Advanced avionics cockpit weather systems provide many of the same weather

products available on the ground and have a variety of uses that can enhance
awareness of weather that may be encountered during almost any phase of flight.
Radar images, satellite weather pictures, Aviation Routine Weather Reports
(METARs), terminal weather forecasts (TAFs), significant meteorological information
(SIGMETs), Airmen’s Meteorological Information (AIRMETs), and other products are
now readily accessible at any time during flight

In the advanced avionics cockpit, radar data can come from one of two sources:
an onboard weather radar system or a ground weather surveillance radar
system, such as the Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) system
Onboard weather radar and ground weather surveillance radar systems each
offer advantages and disadvantages to the pilot.
Some aircraft use a combination of both systems