Below is the Belgium Royal Observatory's newly released monthly smoothed sunspot plot dated
January 1, 2018. cf. http://www.sidc.be/silso/home
This plot reveals that we are already in the beginning phase of a deep solar minimum which started
in mid 2014 with its first spotless day. The solar maximum peaked during the years 2012 through 2014.
How long will this solar minimum last? Will this be another mini ice age or a deeper freeze?
Scientists do not know. This much is certain, though, 2018 will ring in the mini ice age with blizzards
and ice storms, which have already paralyzed most of the northern latitudes.
If you do not possess warm woolen mittens, scarves, and hats, now is the time to start knitting.
Below is the Monthly and smoothed sunspot number plot showing the last six cycles:
This plot should send chills into the hearts of global warmists for it heralds a mini ice age.