When we had operational control, ATC was repsonsible for passing operational info to pilots.
One step further than that, TD: since ATC knew what the latest conditions were, they would determine what endurance was required and then ask for your actual endurance to ensure compliance with the rules.
Mildura AWIS is available on 113.7 -includes vis cloud temp dewpoint.
The MIA AWIS was U/S at the time.