What if it say the storm reinvigorated across the Atlantic and hit the UK, what happens then? Storm Fleur Stella?!

Or start next winter's UK storm naming early and call it Stella Artois.

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Storm Stella is causing a lot of confusion. My understanding is it has been named by NOAA / NCEP. A lot of people on social media think it has been named by the UK Met Office. The whole situation is utterly farcical. 

It was not 'named' by NOAA but by The Weather Channel and I agree, it's a total farce as is the whole storm naming thing.

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End of next week

Drier
Some sunshine
Chilly nights

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/39299425 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Wednesday 22 Mar 2017 to Friday 31 Mar 2017:

Most areas are likely to see colder conditions through this period, with sunny spells and showers. Showers will fall as a mixture of rain, sleet and snow, snow particularly frequent over higher ground in the north. Some southern areas may see less cold, but cloudier weather though, with a chance of rain at times, particularly early on in the period. It's likely to become more generally settled towards the end of March with lighter winds, and with this an increasing chance of overnight frost and fog. Marked variations between daytime and overnight temperatures are also probable. Stronger winds and outbreaks of rain are possible at times however, both in the far north and far south. These conditions looks more likely than not to persist to the end of the period.

UK Outlook for Saturday 1 Apr 2017 to Saturday 15 Apr 2017:

For the start of April, compared to average, there is on balance a greater chance that high pressure will remain close to or over the UK. This will bring drier conditions than would normally be expected, especially in the west. If this is the case it is likely that we will see a greater spread in temperatures from day to night, with the risk of overnight frosts continuing for some.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Thursday 23 Mar 2017 to Saturday 1 Apr 2017:

Most areas are likely to see colder conditions through this period, with sunny spells and showers that may be wintry over hills, especially in the north. Some southern areas may see milder, but cloudier weather though. There will be the chance of rain at times here too, particularly early on in the period. It's likely to become more generally settled towards the end of March however, with lighter winds, and with this we'll see an increasing chance of overnight frost and fog. Marked variations between daytime and overnight temperatures are also probable. Stronger winds and outbreaks of rain are however possible at times too, both in the far north and far south of the country.

UK Outlook for Sunday 2 Apr 2017 to Sunday 16 Apr 2017:

For the start of April, compared to average, there is on balance a greater chance that high pressure will remain close to or over the UK. This will bring drier conditions than would normally be expected, especially in the west. If this is the case it is likely that we will see a greater spread in temperatures from day to night, with the risk of overnight frosts continuing for some.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

End of March

Drier
Light winds
Pleasant by day
Chilly by night

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39317703 

Storm Stella is causing a lot of confusion. My understanding is it has been named by NOAA / NCEP. A lot of people on social media think it has been named by the UK Met Office. The whole situation is utterly farcical. 

No, it was named by The Weather Channel.  As a gimmick.

There is no official naming of storms in the US

And in any case it soon after ceased to exist.  

However the British Isles have been affected by a low presure system near Iceland.  With resultant weather that is as unusual as discovering a mouse in a mouse trap in a mouse infested cellar.   But didnt warrant an amber weather warning.   So hasnt been named by Met Eirean or the MetO.

As I am sure you are well aware!

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Met office update

UK Outlook for Friday 24 Mar 2017 to Sunday 2 Apr 2017:

Northern areas are likely to be mostly settled and dry at the start of the period with light winds, sunny spells and overnight frosts. Further south, it is likely to be cloudier and breezy with outbreaks of rain. Rain and strong winds may gradually spread north through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to be around average for the time of year, with overnight frost for some. Towards the end of March, high pressure is likely to dominate with mostly settled conditions across the UK, although brief spells of wet and windy weather are possible at times. Temperatures may be above average for the time of year, although marked variations between daytime and overnight temperatures are probable.

UK Outlook for Monday 3 Apr 2017 to Monday 17 Apr 2017:

For the start of April, compared to average, there is on balance a greater chance that high pressure will remain close to or over the UK. This will bring drier conditions than would normally be expected, especially in the west. If this is the case it is likely that we will see a greater spread in temperatures from day to night, with the risk of overnight frosts continuing for some.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Next weekend

Drier in the north
Chilly nights

Rain in south
Easterly breeze

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39321431 

BBC week ahead weather forecast - apparently temps widely about 9C on Tuesday is a 'taste of winter'. Give me a break.

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BBC monthly outlook

Sunday 19 March—Sunday 26 March
The last throes of winter?

After a mild weekend, particularly in the south, we will see a switch to some colder but potentially brighter weather early in the week. We are likely to see some snow, particularly over the hills, with some widespread overnight frosts. As the week progresses there will be some more unsettled, wet weather with temperatures recovering slightly. But, later in the week we may see high pressure toppling in. It's the north that will benefit the most with drier weather but the added risk of some overnight temperatures plummeting.

Sunday 26 March—Sunday 2 April
High pressure a flash in the pan?

Settled weather will probably continue in the north at first, with damper weather in southern counties. This later spreading further north with a return to more normal, westerly prevailing conditions and some wet and windy weather likely at times. There are some weak signals that the high pressure may dig in its heels and continue to dominate the pattern, meaning a low probability of further settled weather.

Sunday 2 April—Sunday 9 April
What does April have in store?

Signals are weak, but the favoured scenario is for a more settled start to April with blocked weather patterns most likely bringing drier than average weather to the UK. This could all change though, depending on how stubborn any high pressure behaves in the run up to April.

Next week

With some cold and wintry weather at the start of the week, will we see spring establish itself after the equinox? Check here for updates!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Saturday 25 Mar 2017 to Monday 3 Apr 2017:

We will see predominantly settled conditions over the weekend as high pressure dominates over the UK, bringing fine and dry weather for the most part. It will be rather warm by day, though there will be widespread overnight frosts and early morning fog for some too. A stiff, rather chilly north-easterly wind may affect the south. Into next week, we are likely to see a gradual return to more unsettled weather, although there will still be some dry spells, especially at first. Eastern counties are likely to see the best of any dry weather, whilst western parts are set to see the most unsettled weather. High pressure may re-assert itself later in the week, resulting in mostly settled conditions, although brief spells of wet and windy weather are possible too.

UK Outlook for Tuesday 4 Apr 2017 to Tuesday 18 Apr 2017:

Early April looks likely to see high pressure remaining close to or over the UK for the most part. This will bring drier and somewhat warmer conditions than normal for the time of year. If this is the case it is likely that we will see a greater spread in temperatures from day to night, with the risk of overnight frosts continuing for some. However, there may be bouts of unsettled weather at times too, though these will probably be short-lived.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

14th april easter bank holiday weekend like all bank holidays ill expect unsettled conditions or a washout  

It could be 'really warm' under the center of the high next week as it slips a bit further south

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39334847 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Sunday 26 Mar 2017 to Tuesday 4 Apr 2017:

Sunday and Monday are expected to be fine and dry for all as high pressure dominates. Most places will become rather warm by day, though there will be overnight frosts and early morning fog for some. However, a stiff, rather chilly north-easterly wind may affect the south at first. It will stay mainly dry, fine and settled throughout next week. Eastern counties are likely to see the best of the dry weather, whilst the far west may increasingly see cloudier wetter weather at times, accompanied by stronger winds. Temperatures will stay generally rather warm, and frosts are less likely later in the week. The start of April will probably stay mainly dry and settled, though there is an increased chance of some unsettled spells, mainly in the north-west.

No long range update at the time of posting

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office update

UK Outlook for Sunday 26 Mar 2017 to Tuesday 4 Apr 2017:

Sunday and Monday are expected to be fine and dry for all as high pressure dominates. Most places will become rather warm by day, though there will be overnight frosts and early morning fog for some. However, a stiff, rather chilly north-easterly wind may affect the south at first. It will stay mainly dry, fine and settled throughout next week. Eastern counties are likely to see the best of the dry weather, whilst the far west may increasingly see cloudier wetter weather at times, accompanied by stronger winds. Temperatures will stay generally rather warm, and frosts are less likely later in the week. The start of April will probably stay mainly dry and settled, though there is an increased chance of some unsettled spells, mainly in the north-west.

No long range update at the time of posting

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast

 Sounds good to me Gavin, though I'm always wary of early spring warmth for any length of time as it generally doesn't bode well for the following summer.

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 Sounds good to me Gavin, though I'm always wary of early spring warmth for any length of time as it generally doesn't bode well for the following summer.

Exactly my feelings 2012 was quite warm followed by a poor summer I seem to remember

Met office update

UK Outlook for Wednesday 5 Apr 2017 to Wednesday 19 Apr 2017:

Much of this period is likely to see high pressure remaining close to or over the UK for the most part. This will bring drier and somewhat warmer conditions than normal for the time of year. If this is the case it is likely that we will see a greater spread in temperatures from day to night, with the risk of overnight frosts continuing for some. However, there may be bouts of unsettled weather at times too, most likely in the west or north-west of the UK, but these will probably be short-lived, as will any colder spells.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

 Sounds good to me Gavin, though I'm always wary of early spring warmth for any length of time as it generally doesn't bode well for the following summer.

Exactly my feelings 2012 was quite warm followed by a poor summer I seem to remember

Maybe this summer will break he trend, the law of avceages dictates we're due a good summer............. But then those same averages say the same about winter. 😕

Becoming warmer next week with daytime highs in the upper teens colder overnight

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/39346598