If we have an old fashioned cold winter next winter we can blame it on the lack of sunspots. 2008 saw the lowest number of sunspots since 1954. This year so far, continues that trend. Many people believe that fewer sunspots bring colder weather. The Little Ice Age occurred around the same time as a sunspot minimum from 1645 to 1715 . The climate was noticeably cooler with glacial advances across parts of the globe. The cool weather caused trees to grow more slowly. The Stradivarius violins were made at this time and perhaps the dense wood gave the violins their famous sound.
We just had our minimum year in the 11 year sunspot cycle and thus far, the sunspot numbers remain low. So a really cold winter may lie ahead. Keep in mind that many experts cast doubt on this theory. Global warming is a far bigger influence than any solar energy reduction from a lack of sunspots.
Weather this week
Mostly cloudy with a good chance of showers through Friday.
Saturday mostly fair weather.Warmer.
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