Scientists are beginning to predict the level of the next solar maximum and the timing and they are following Dalton Minimum (1810 to 1823 Little Ice Age) very closely. Predictions are settling lower lately at a sunspot number of 50 sometime in 2015. It would be the weakest solar cycle since Solar Cycle 6, the second half of Dalton. Solar Cycle 5 had a maximum amplitude of 49.2 and Solar Cycle 6 of 48.7. Temperatures in those decades were up to 8 degrees F colder than today.
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2010/08/27/pre-empting-on-the-solar-curve-fit/#more-23974
In response, Mor Electric Heating is working hard to become the leader in pipe heating cable, like many say we already are in Roof and Gutter Heating Cable. We understand how critical it will become, since many homes and businesses are not designed for these kinds of temperatures. Give us a call today at 1-800-442-2581 and we will help you to protect your pipes.