HALIFAX – Nova Scotia experienced a rare surge of warmth this week, shattering long-standing temperature records across the province. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Halifax Stanfield International Airport recorded a high of 17.3°C, the warmest temperature seen at that location for this date since 1977. This unseasonable spike was felt province-wide, with temperatures in many areas soaring well above the typical single-digit averages for early March.
The most extreme heat was recorded at Kejimkujik National Park, where the mercury hit 19.9°C, comfortably surpassing its previous 1998 record of 14°C. Other significant milestones were reached in Greenwood, which hit 19.8°C to break a 32-year-old record, and Tracadie, which reached 16.0°C. Weather specialists noted that a ridge of high pressure was responsible for pulling this unseasonably mild air into the region, creating a brief but intense spring-like atmosphere.
However, the warm spell is expected to be short-lived. Halifax weather specialist Allister Aalders has cautioned that a drastic shift is on the way, describing the week’s forecast as a “roller-coaster.” Temperatures are expected to drop steadily starting Wednesday, returning to more seasonal levels. By the end of the week, the province is bracing for overcast skies and a high probability of rain or flurries, with temperatures struggling to climb much above freezing.
