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The overall warming trend means there’s more energy in the system, which means some patterns will change, and some patterns (like the Gulf Stream) are local warmings.

So, in some cases, consistently colder weather is evidence for anthropogenic climate change.

I know I shouldn't, but the prospect of consistently colder and snowier winters makes me very happy.

There is a real possibility that you'll get too much of a good thing.

One of the open questions about global warming is whether the Gulf Stream will get shut off, causing your climate to look at lot like Alaska's. See http://www.gulfstreamshutdown.com/ for links to lots of articles and research on this.

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