Now, I don't know all the background information (assuming the runway they eventually landed on was closed) but the way I have always been taught to operate is thus...
During pre-fight...
Read Weather
Read NOTAMs
If the forecasted weather indicates that landing on the only available runways (as dictated by the NOTAMs) may not be possible, plan an alternate that will allow landing.
If on arrival said conditions exist, divert to this prepared alternate.
Dont bully the controllers because you can't get into your scheduled destination.
Gethomeitis?