64 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using XM WX Weather and Audio
USinG Xm
Understanding Surface Pressure
This feature shows pressure isobars and pressure centers. The isobars connect points of equal
pressure. Pressure readings can help determine weather and wind conditions in an area. High
pressure areas are generally associated with fair weather. Low pressure areas are generally associated
with clouds and the chance of precipitation. Isobars packed closely together show a strong pressure
gradient. Strong pressure gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds.
Pressure units are shown in Millibars (mb), Inches of Mercury (in), and Hectopascals (hPa).
Understanding Water Temperature Data
The Water Temperature feature indicates the water’s surface temperature, as indicated by the legend
on the left of the screen. The temperature breaks are indicated by isotherm lines.
Viewing Fish Forecasting
This feature shows areas that contain optimal weather conditions for specic species of sh.
1. From the Home screen touch Weather > Fishing > Menu > Fish Species.
2. Touch a species of sh. Shaded areas indicate optimal shing areas.
Viewing Visibility Information
Visibility is the forecast maximum horizontal distance that can be seen at the surface, as indicated
by the legend on the left of the screen. Contour lines on the Visibility feature show the forecasted
change in surface visibility.
From the Home screen touch Weather > Visibility.
