Her first television appearance came after completing her studies at the Met Office College in Berkshire, becoming BBC North West's second on-screen weather presenter in 1998.
Until 2012, Stott was the regular weather presenter for BBC North West Today breakfast and lunchtime bulletins.
[4] In November 2009, Stott invited her radio listeners to sponsor her to shave her head, raising money for BBC Children In Need.
[citation needed] Stott was announced as leaving BBC North West on 26 October 2012, returning to Australia (Brisbane).
[citation needed] Before her career in media, Stott was cabin crew for a major UK airline and is also a qualified nurse, and has previously worked in a hospital Accident and Emergency department.