The theory and history goes as follows: (It isn’t proved, but damn well looks accurate when you look at history)
When there is a bigger magnetic shield around the earth. (sunspots and the solar wind cause this to be bigger when they are and smaller when they are.) When it is big less cosmic rays get here. Smaller means less magnetic field around the earth.
Cosmic rays cause ionic blips up high that cause nucleation sites and cause water moisture to coalesce into clouds.
This means: cloudier which means more solar reflection so colder. (reflect sunlight) Snowier since there are clouds and more snow crystal nucleation sites. (well you know this part)
;-) I cant help myself, so lets blizzard for Gore
Thank you, I thought that might be the case. SOOO... stock up on batteries, wood for the fireplace, and break out the long johns, its gonna be a cold winter..... :)