Drivers should be cautious as the Monday morning commute will be very challenging due to low visibility and strong winds.
On Sunday, March 25th, Colorado is expected to see heavy snowfall. The Palmer Divide and high country are under a blizzard warning with moderate to heavy snow accumulations overnight.
On Sunday, March 25th, Colorado is expected to see heavy snowfall. The Palmer Divide and high country are under a blizzard warning with moderate to heavy snow accumulations overnight. Drivers should be cautious as the Monday morning commute will be very challenging due to low visibility and strong winds.
CDOT warned of a challenging Monday morning commute in Denver and much of Colorado due to overnight snow.
The Palmer Divide along I-25 has blizzard conditions with strong winds and low visibility. Travel should be avoided.
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< The I-70 mountain corridor is experiencing difficult winter driving conditions with increased snowfall, slow traffic, and delays. Commercial vehicle drivers are advised to follow chain and traction laws.
< Overnight snow in metro Denver will make the Monday morning commute very challenging. Drivers should give themselves extra time or consider a delayed start if possible.
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The article is biased by the author's use of negative and alarmist language to describe the weather conditions and their impact on driving. The author implies that travelers should avoid certain areas or expect delays without providing any context or alternatives. The author also uses phrases like 'very challenging', 'treacherous', and 'ground blizzard effects' to exaggerate the severity of the situation and create a sense of urgency and danger for readers. These examples suggest that the author is trying to influence public opinion by spreading fear and panic about driving in snowy conditions.
CDOT warned motorists to be prepared for heavy localized snow and strong gusty winds after winter storm warnings and advisories were issued for much of Colorado. This example shows bias by the author's use of a passive voice that downplays their own role in issuing the alerts and implies that they are merely reporting facts rather than taking responsibility or expressing concern.
Drivers can keep track of road conditions at cotrip.org. This example shows bias by the author's use of a neutral source (cotrip.org) to direct readers to for information, but then following it with an unnecessary and vague phrase ('for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you') that implies that they are offering exclusive or superior content compared to other sources.
Drivers should expect slow-going traffic and delays on I-70 mountain corridor. This example shows bias by the author's use of a negative tone to describe what drivers 'should expect', as if it is their fault or something they have no control over, rather than providing information that could help them plan ahead or find alternative routes.
Eastbound commercial and passenger vehicle travel along I-70 and I-76 out of Denver is strongly discouraged. This example shows bias by the author's use of a strong word like 'discouraged', which implies that drivers are not only advised but also dissuaded from traveling, creating a sense of prohibition or restriction rather than caution.
HOW TO ADD THE FREE 9NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE. This example shows bias by the author's use of a self-promotional message (how to add the app) to advertise their own product, rather than providing information that could help readers stay informed or entertained during the storm.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Latest from 9NEWS. This example shows bias by the author's use of a promotional tactic (suggested videos) to increase viewership and revenue for their station, rather than providing useful or relevant information that could help readers prepare for or cope with the weather conditions.
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— Increased snowfall is creating difficult winter driving conditions, CDOT said. Drivers should expect slow-going traffic and delays.
Snow is once again back in the forecast for Denver and the Front Range.
Winds will pick up and rain will change to snow as a cold front arrives later on Sunday evening, around 6 or 7 p.m.
Denver could see heavy wet snow accumulation of up to 5 inches
Castle Rock and the Palmer Divide are under a blizzard warning from Sunday evening until Monday morning with snow accumulations of up to 8 inches in Castle Rock and the Palmer Divide, wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Visibility may be low in these areas.
A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Monday morning due to possibly slick roads.
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, Vail is expected to get up to 11 inches, Boulder could get between 2-5 inches, Georgetown will receive around 7 inches and Steamboat Springs may see only about an inch.
Snow will end early Monday but there could be some slick roads particularly west of Denver into the Foothills, and south of the city across the Palmer Divide. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Monday morning due to possibly slick roads.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the storm will be a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day in the Foothills and Palmer Divide due to snow and rain in the evening forecast. However, this information is not accurate as there are no alerts issued for these areas by any official source.
The article states that 'Sunday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day in the Foothills and Palmer Divide due to snow and rain in the evening forecast.' However, this information is not accurate as there are no alerts issued for these areas by any official source.
The article mentions that heavy wet snow could accumulate, especially in the mountains. However, it does not provide any scientific evidence or data to support this claim.
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The article is reporting on the weather forecast for Denver and its surrounding areas. It provides information on when and how much snow to expect, as well as the impacts of the storm. The author does not express any personal opinions or biases in their reportage, but they do use some phrases that could be considered deceptive or misleading by some readers. For example, they say that Denver saw a week ago what was actually a historic blizzard with over 20 inches of snow and record-breaking low temperatures. They also imply that the current storm is not as severe but still warns of possible thunderstorms on the eastern plains and wind gusts up to 50 mph in Denver. These statements could be seen as exaggerating or downplaying the severity of the weather event depending on one's perspective.
Denver – 2-5 inches Vail – 11 inches Boulder – 2-5 inches Georgetown– 7 inches Steamboat Springs – 4 inches Castle Rock – 8 inches These totals do not account for the melting snow.
Weather advisories in Colorado on March 24, 2024 Castle Rock and the Palmer Divide, as well as some areas of Eastern Colorado, will be under a blizzard warning from 6 p.m. Sunday until 9 a.m. Monday.
What is the timing of the storm? The Pinpoint Weather team said showers will likely develop Sunday afternoon around 1 or 2 p.m., with some possible thunderstorms on the eastern plains that could produce hail, light rain in Denver and snow in some mountain areas.
Another winter storm is set to bring snow accumulations across the high country and Plains.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected overnight, with temperatures dropping in the teens and 20s.
> The upcoming quarterly refunding update from the US Treasury will provide information on how much bond supply there will be
< Overnight snow in metro Denver will make the Monday morning commute very challenging.
Drivers can keep track of road conditions at cotrip.org.
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<u>The upcoming quarterly refunding update from the US Treasury will provide information on how much bond supply there will be</u>
<b>CDOT urged travelers to be prepared for heavy localized snow and strong gusty winds after winter storm warnings were issued for most of Colorado.</b>
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The article contains deceptive practices such as sensationalism and selective reporting. The title is misleading because it implies that the storm will be heavy snow when in fact only moderate to heavy snow is expected.
Another winter storm set to bring accumulating snow to Colorado
Treacherous travel will be expected for the Monday morning commute.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that a general 3-7 inches is expected across the metro area and citing CBS as their source without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
> Moderate to heavy snow is expected overnight, with temperatures dropping in the teens and 20s. <br> > A general 3-7
< The upcoming quarterly refunding update from the US Treasury will provide information on how much bond supply there will be>
< Overnight snow in metro Denver will make the Monday morning commute very challenging. Drivers should give themselves extra time or consider a delayed start if possible.>
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1 to 3 inches of snow anticipated around and south of Colorado Springs with an estimated 6-8 inches for Teller County and the possibility for more than 8 along the Palmer Divide
< The upcoming quarterly refunding update from the US Treasury will provide information on how much bond supply there will be
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that there will be a blizzard condition which is not entirely accurate as it only mentions high winds and rain showers in the early evening but does not mention snow accumulation.
TONIGHT: Energy is spilling over the I-25 corridor, bringing high winds all night, rain showers in the early evening,
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that 'Energy is spilling over the I-25 corridor'. This implies that there is some sort of expert or official source who has made this statement and it should be taken as fact without question. However, no such source is provided in the article. Secondly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing 'dangerous road conditions' which could potentially scare readers into thinking that they need to take immediate action or avoid driving altogether. Lastly, there are several instances of dichotomous depiction where the author describes both positive and negative aspects of the weather in a way that makes it seem like one is inherently better than the other (e.g., '1 to 3 inches' vs '6-8 inches').
