Originally Posted by
RAT 5
An ATC controller can tells us what they can see for real.
Not all ATC controllers have access to a window in the direction of their controlling area, thus may not be able to see.
Some ATC units are better then others in having weather on their screens, some do not even have this capability. It would not be good to assume they have access to information they are unable to provide.
Of course those controllers that do and make use this technology are a great help to aviators and should be consulted as they can sometimes provide vital clues required to make a different decision.