This "Instrument procedure" came in some time back for arrivals that had the option (Inst Vs Visual). This happens even in "beautiful blue days". Then on tfer to App at around 45 dme you normally get confirmation of the app,make visual proc or vectoring for the 03 ILS if it is in use.
I think it is preferable for FMC aircraft to convert from an Inst proc to a Vis proc at that dist/ht (generally right in the danger zone of E airspace ) rather than have one set of eyes (sometimes two
) inside modifying the box.
When the Star for 03 includes the ILS as an Inst Proc then all the angst of "OH NO a VOR APPROACH......REQUEST THE ILS" will go away.
Agree with Bloggs that the ATIS could include "expect RV for ILS" when weather dictates an approach is necessary.