Are we entering a new Grand Solar Minimum?

[Teeqoz]

CaptainExplosion said:

Flilix said:

Technically it's a good thing, since it would partially counter the current global warming. However, it's not fully clear yet how it would have an impact on our planet, and it seems like its impact will probably be very small (compared to the greenhouse effect).

Well we've gotten more snow than last year in Southern Ontario, and weren't there a few freak blizzards in the United States this past few months?

Some places will sometimes see colder periods, even in a period of overall warming, but the overall global trend is an increase in temperature.

This map compares average temperatures from 2008 to 2012 with the mid 20th century baseline. As you can see, some places are actually colder, but most places are warmer. The most affected region is the arctic, while the least affected regions are antarctica and the pacific.

So in all likelihood, your experiences are just minor anomalies from a bigger trend.

Last edited by Teeqoz - on 15 January 2018