potentially receiving 21 inches of snow in the foothills
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The article discusses a snowstorm that is expected to hit the Denver metro area on Thursday. The storm will bring heavy and wet snow, with some areas potentially receiving 21 inches of snow. The foothills are going to get absolutely slammed by this storm.
A storm system is headed for the Rocky Mountain region and will bring wind and high snow totals to Denver starting late Wednesday.
The entirety of the metro area is expected to see big snow -- 6 inches or more -- starting Wednesday night as rain, then changing over to snow and continuing with major snowfall through the day Thursday.
Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watches will go into effect early Wednesday morning.
Travel may become impossible in the foothills and mountains because of the snow and wind.
The storm could also impact Denver International Airport, with flight delays and cancellations on Thursday.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title and body of the article suggest that snow totals could be as high as 12 inches when in fact no such amount has been mentioned anywhere else in the article. Secondly, Alex Lehnert quotes himself saying 'We are looking at some significant snow for Denver and west' which is a statement of opinion rather than an objective analysis. Lastly, there is no mention of any studies or scientific evidence to support these claims.
The title suggests that snow totals could be as high as 12 inches when in fact the article does not provide any information about this.
Fallacies
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The article contains several informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert said something without providing any evidence or context for their expertise. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the snow totals as 'near a foot' and 'as much as 3 feet'. The article also contains an example of a dichotomous depiction by stating that some parts of Colorado will see big snow while others will not.
The author uses an appeal to authority when they state,
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The article contains a statement that suggests the possibility of significant snowfall in Denver and west. The author also mentions that as you head west of Interstate 25, the snow totals will only increase.
> We are looking at some significant snow for Denver and west. As you head west of Interstate 25, the snow totals will only increase,
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Castle Rock could possibly get 21 inches of snow
Accuracy
A storm system is headed for the Rocky Mountain region and will bring wind and high snow totals to Denver starting late Wednesday.
The bulk of the storm arrives Wednesday afternoon in the mountains and foothills, per the NWS, and rain will shift to snow that evening on the plains.
Travel may become impossible in the foothills and mountains because of the snow and wind.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title and body of the article suggest that heavy snowfall will occur on Thursday when a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for that day. However, this information is not accurate as no specific details about what time or how much snowfall to expect have been provided yet.
The title and body of the article suggest that heavy snowfall will occur on Thursday when a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for that day. However, this information is not accurate as no specific details about what time or how much snowfall to expect have been provided yet.
The article states 'A winter storm warning will be in effect starting Tuesday' but does not mention anything about the end of it.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Pinpoint Weather team has been tracking a storm and issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Thursday. However, this does not necessarily mean that their predictions are accurate or reliable.
>From 60 degrees to heavy snow; that's springtime in Colorado.<br>The meteorologists have gotten a better look at how much snow is expected to fall over the next few days. <br><b>Timing</b>: The storm system will move into Colorado shortly, bringing some snow to the high country beginning Tuesday evening.
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Areas like Castle Rock and Monument Hill are expected to see the biggest impact. <br><b>Castle Rock could possibly get 21 inches of snow.</b>
<p><strong>The foothills are going to get absolutely slammed.</strong></p>
Bias
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The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes those who disagree with them by referring to white supremacists as 'verified accounts on X' and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram as 'celebrating'. This is an example of religious bias, which is not acceptable. Additionally, the author uses language that implies that anyone who disagrees with their perspective must be a racist or antisemitic conspiracy theorist.
The foothills are going to get absolutely slammed
verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating
A mega March snowstorm is headed straight for the Front Range starting Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
The bulk of the storm arrives Wednesday afternoon in the mountains and foothills, per the NWS, and rain will shift to snow that evening on the plains.
Travel will be difficult if not impossible from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday due to heavy snowfall.
Colorado ski towns could see up to two feet of snow before the weekend.
Accuracy
The bulk of the storm arrives Wednesday afternoon in the mountains and foothills, per the NWS,
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title uses sensationalist language by referring to the snowstorm as a 'beast'. Secondly, the author quotes sources that are not disclosed or quoted within the body of the article. Thirdly, there is no clear indication of where these statistics come from.
Lack of transparency regarding sources used for information
The use of sensationalistic language in title
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it quotes the National Weather Service stating that travel will be difficult if not impossible from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. This statement is presented as fact without any evidence or context provided to support it.
>Alayna Alvarez, Andrew Freedman A snowplow in Nederland in March 2021. Photo: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images <
>By the numbers: While at least 6 to 10 inches of snow is a pretty safe bet in Denver, the potential is there for significantly higher amounts, especially in the foothills.<
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The article is reporting on a snowstorm that will hit Colorado. The author uses language such as 'beast' and 'big one' to describe the storm which could be seen as sensationalist or exaggerated.
]This is the big one,ɽ 9News meteorologist Chris Bianchi shared on X.
ɽ This is a beast of a storm,ɽ he added.
Actions Snow is moving in tonight for Denver, lasting through Friday.
Snow will start to taper off by late morning and early afternoon. It looks like we'll see around 1 to 3 inches of snow across the Denver metro area by Friday afternoon, with closer to 3 to 6 inches south along the Palmer Divide and on the west side of town.
Skies will clear out this weekend and we're in for a nice warm up near 50 degrees on Saturday and closer to 60 degrees by Sunday. The next storm will arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday of next week.
Accuracy
There will be a rain/snow mix for the Thursday evening commute and then all snow into early Friday morning. The Friday morning drive will likely be the slickest of the week.
Deception
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The article is deceptive because it does not provide accurate and reliable information about the weather conditions in Denver. The author uses emotional manipulation by using phrases like 'wet roads', 'slushy Friday AM' to create a sense of urgency and concern among the readers, when in fact these are normal winter conditions for Denver. The author also omits important details such as the source of their forecast, which could be biased or unreliable. Additionally, the author does not provide any scientific evidence or peer-reviewed studies to support their claims about snowfall amounts and temperatures.
The article is deceptive because it exaggerates the impact of snow on Friday morning by saying 'the slickest of the week' without providing any context or comparison to previous snow events in Denver. This could create a false sense of urgency and panic among readers who may not be aware that this level of snowfall is normal for winter months.
The article is deceptive because it uses a lie by omission when they say 'There will be a rain/snow mix for the Thursday evening commute' without mentioning that this means there could also be freezing rain or sleet. This could lead to dangerous driving conditions and cause confusion among drivers who are not prepared for different types of precipitation.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the storm system is now rolling through the region without providing any evidence or expert opinion on its severity or potential impact. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that there will be only two options for commuters: either wet roads during Thursday evening commute or slushy conditions in Friday morning drive. The article also contains an informal fallacy of hasty generalization when it states that snow will start to taper off by late morning and early afternoon without providing any data or evidence on the weather forecast.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the storm system is now rolling through the region without providing any evidence or expert opinion on its severity or potential impact. For example, 'Our next storm system is now rolling through the region.'
The article contains a false dilemma when it suggests that there will be only two options for commuters: either wet roads during Thursday evening commute or slushy conditions in Friday morning drive. For instance, 'There will be a rain/snow mix for the Thursday evening commute and then all snow into early Friday morning.'
The author makes an informal fallacy of hasty generalization when it states that snow will start to taper off by late morning and early afternoon without providing any data or evidence on the weather forecast. For example, 'Snow will start to taper off by late morning and early afternoon.'
Bias
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The article contains language that implies a negative bias towards the weather in Denver. The author uses phrases such as 'wet roads' and 'slushy Friday AM', which may be seen as exaggerating the severity of the situation.
> Actions Snow moving in tonight for Denver, lasting through Friday
There will be a rain/snow mix for the Thursday evening commute and then all snow into early Friday morning. The Friday morning drive will likely be the slickest of the week.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of snow in Denver metro area as they are reporting for a news outlet that is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group. This company also owns several other media outlets and has been criticized for its conservative political leanings.
The article also reports that next storm will arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday of next week, but does not provide any information about how this might affect commuters in Denver metro area.
The article mentions that skies will clear out this weekend and we're in for a nice warm up near 50 degrees on Saturday, which could be seen as promoting the idea of warming temperatures rather than focusing solely on the snow.
A winter storm will impact the Rockies and Front Range this week, including Denver.
Denver could see 6 inches or more of snowfall, but the heaviest totals will be in nearby foothills and the Palmer Divide.
Higher elevations should see heavy snowfall amounts topping a foot in some cases. As for Denver, the metro area has the potential to see 6 to 12 inches of snowfall.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Denver could see '6 inches or more of snowfall', but then goes on to say that the heaviest totals will be in nearby foothills and the Palmer Divide. This contradicts their initial statement and implies that Denver will not receive as much snowfall as they initially claimed. Secondly, the author states that March is one of the snowiest months of the year for parts of this region, but then provides a long-term average snowfall for Denver which suggests otherwise. Lastly, there are no sources disclosed in the article.
The statement 'Denver could see 6 inches or more of snowfall'
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the National Weather Service has issued winter weather alerts without providing any context or evidence for their credibility. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that Denver will see either 6 inches of snowfall or nothing at all, when in reality there is a range of possible outcomes. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by stating that travel will be impacted on stretches of interstates and suggesting that people should avoid traveling during the storm.
The National Weather Service has issued winter weather alerts from the Cascades into the northern and central Rockies.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the weather and snowfall in Denver. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable such as 'heavy snow to dump' and 'travel headaches'. They also use a disproportionate number of quotations from experts, which reflects their position on the topic.
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Denver could see 6 inches or more of snowfall
The heaviest totals will be in nearby foothills and the Palmer Divide.
Winter Storm To Deliver Heavy Snow To Rockies, Front Range, Including Denver
