It feels like spring in Nova Scotia, finally. But are the warm days here to stay? – Halifax [Video]

Nearly one month into spring,  Nova Scotians can finally breathe a sign of relief because it looks like we won’t have to dig out the shovels again anytime soon.

In fact, Environment and Climate Change climatologist David Phillips says it’s very unlikely.

“I don’t think snow is a risk at all,” he said.

“My sense, especially you look at the map, the forecast for the next month, it shows warmer than normal right across the country.”

Tuesday’s forecast in the Halifax area is calling for a high of 15 C.

Following the warmest winter on record in Canada, Phillips says it was an easy year for spring weather to arrive.

“I always tell when spring arrives. I smell spring. You can smell that earthy kind of smells and you just really know the rebirth season,” he said.

“You see some budding going on, eggs are being laid by ducks and …