“Iceland’s, Europe’s and North America’s weather have historically been tied to the sunspot activity of the Sun,” writes Mac Slavo. Unfortunately, “when solar activity gets really low, it can have the effect of a ‘mini ice age.'”
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How dare You?—That’s the Question Now
“Never mind that all Gretels and Hansels would quickly freeze to death without heat, even in the witch’s gingerbread abode; how dare you?”
– Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser
Residents stranded by snow for days in Washington communities
Heavy snow in Oregon and Washington shuts down major highways, knocks out power and traps hundreds.
Read moreResidents stranded by snow for days in Washington communities
Pakistan – Record snowfall cuts off 700 villages
This revelation was mentioned almost offhandedly in a article innocuously entitled “Avalanche kills five soldiers as cold snap toll rises to 109.” I don’t know if this headline was an attempt to hide the extent of the disaster or not.
Magnetic explosions closer to Earth than anyone thought possible
Explosions “more than 10 times the energy of the largest US nuclear bomb” and “more than 3 times closer (to Earth) than normal.” New discovery adds credence to my theory that magnetic explosions created the Carolina Bays,
Read moreMagnetic explosions closer to Earth than anyone thought possible
More heavy snow for the Cascades, Sierra and Upper Midwest
A strong storm will bring heavy snow to the Cascades, Sierra and Upper Midwest and snow, rain and freezing rain to much of the eastern half of the country.
Read moreMore heavy snow for the Cascades, Sierra and Upper Midwest
Snow and below-zero temps in United Arab Emirates
There was actual snow in the UAE this week. And it was not just a light sprinkling.
Serious snowfall on Mount Washington today
34 cm (more than a foot) overnight.
Record lows in British Columbia and Newfoundland
A cold arctic airmass remains entrenched over British Columbia. The areas with clear skies allowed temperatures to dip to record levels this morning.