Originally Posted by freightdog

Management gives us the tools and the wording in our ops specs/ops manual to make the final decision on whether or not a flight goes or doesn't. We've had flights down in SoCal canceled for sure for the latest series of storms coming through the region. Plus, Part 91.3, final PIC authority rests with us pilots.
Whenever I personally have concerns with a flight I have listed all of the reasons why I am uncomfortable and concerned with safely completing a flight or flight segment. I offer alternatives and dispatch and I work to come to a resolution.
We have weather limits not only from the aircraft AFM, but also wind limits on taxiing, takeoffs and landings.
Our flight department has done a good job of backing up our decisions when it comes to a go/no-go decision.