Boston expects 1-3 inches of snow on Sunday and Monday
Massachusetts is bracing for another winter storm
National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of central and western Massachusetts on Sunday and Monday
Temperatures in Boston will drop to the lower 30s
On Sunday, January 28th, a winter storm hit Massachusetts and is expected to continue into Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of central and western Massachusetts on Sunday and Monday. Boston will likely see between one inch three inches of snow by the time we get to our later evening hours, with temperatures dropping to the lower 30s.
Heavier snow is expected to fall in Massachusetts starting around 8 PM tonight and continuing through early Monday morning, with temperatures dropping to the lower 30s.
Rain mixed with snow fell over an area from Northeast Connecticut to just south of Boston just before 7 p.m.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that 'we are looking at around a coat of snow to an inch of snow' for the Cape and Islands but then later says that they will get 'around a coating to an inch'. This contradicts itself and creates confusion for readers. Secondly, the article claims that there were reports of sleet mixing with rain creating slushy accumulations in some areas but does not provide any evidence or sources to support this claim. Thirdly, the article uses vague language such as 'some communities' and 'the rate of snowfall and rainfall began lightening up by early Sunday afternoon', which can be interpreted differently by different people.
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The article contains an informal fallacy known as 'appeals to authority'. The author cites the National Weather Service (NWS) for their snowfall reports without providing any context or analysis of the data. This is a form of appeal to authority because it assumes that the NWS's report must be accurate and reliable, without considering other sources or perspectives.
]Some communities in Massachusetts are reporting 2 inches of snowfall during the initial stages of a winter storm that is expected to bring heavier snow Sunday night and into Monday morning. A storm system brought rain to southern New England early Sunday morning, but some snowflakes started falling in central Massachusetts and snow was mixing with rain in eastern parts of the state by late Sunday morning.
The rate of snowfall and rainfall began lightening up by early Sunday afternoon, but the intensity is expected to pick up again Sunday night. The latest snowfall reports released by the National Weather Service are listed below.
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Russ Reed has a conflict of interest on the topic of snowfall in Massachusetts as he is an employee and owner of WCVB.com which is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group.
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The author Russ Reed has a conflict of interest on the topic of snowfall in Massachusetts as he is reporting for WCVB.com which is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group.
There will be about 1 inch or less of snow forecast at Logan International Airport in Boston on Monday.
An additional 1 to 2 inches between Interstate 95 and Interstate 495, Kyle Pederson, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said Sunday night.
Rain mixed with snow fell over an area from Northeast Connecticut to just south of Boston just before 7 p.m.
The overnight snowfall will likely affect the commute in Greater Boston
People ought to allow a little extra time to reach their destination, especially if they’re coming in from west or northwest of the city
Higher-terrain portions of the state, including the Berkshires and hilly parts of Worcester area could see 4 to 6 inches of snow
A winter storm warning is in effect for northern Worcester County and northwestern Middlesex County
The south coast of Massachusetts could get about an inch or rain
This is the type of storm you get in the wintertime, Dunham said. “Sometimes it’s cold enough for all snow, sometimes rain.
There were 1,174 pieces of equipment out patrolling, spreading or plowing roadways across the state Sunday night
Boston saw predominantly rain on Sunday with bouts of wintry mix
Snow had begun to fall in parts of Cambridge and Allston later that evening but it appeared to melt upon hitting wet pavement.
By 11:30 a.m., snow began falling again in parts of Worcester, turning into sleet or rain.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Boston will get less than an inch of total snowfall but higher-terrain portions of the state could see 4 to 6 inches of snow. This contradicts itself and implies that Boston will also receive more than an inch of snow which was not stated earlier.
Boston is slated to get less than an inch of total snowfall, but higher-terrain portions of the state could see 4 to 6 inches of snow.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service as their source for information about the storm. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when they describe Boston's weather as 'predominantly rain'. Additionally, there are a few instances where the author presents two options (such as
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies.
An appeal to authority is used by citing the National Weather Service.
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The article contains a statement that suggests the author has an ideological bias. The sentence says 'People ought to allow a little extra time to reach their destination'. This implies that there is some sort of obligation or expectation for people to be on time and this could suggest a belief in individualism, punctuality, and productivity which are all values associated with conservative ideology.
The sentence 'People ought to allow a little extra time to reach their destination'
The rate of snowfall and rainfall began lightening up by early Sunday afternoon
Bands of heavier snow developed in western Massachusetts by Sunday evening
Heavy snow will reach Boston during the overnight hours.
Areas around the city of Boston, North Shore and northern areas South Shore are expected to see between one inch three inches
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The rate of snowfall and rainfall began lightening up by early Sunday afternoon, but the intensity is picking up again Sunday night.
Bands of heavier snow developed in western Massachusetts by Sunday evening, and those bands shifted eastward. The heavy snow will reach Boston during the overnight hours.
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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 throughout Massachusetts during overnight hours leading to several inches of snow by Monday morning. However, this statement is not supported by any data or information provided in the article.
The rate of snowfall and rainfall began lightening up by early Sunday afternoon, but the intensity is picking up again Sunday night.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing StormTeam 5 meteorologists as their source for the information presented in the article. Additionally, there are instances where the author presents a dichotomous depiction of snowfall rates across different regions of Massachusetts, which can be seen as inflammatory rhetoric.
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The heavy snow will reach Boston during the overnight hours.
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The article contains a lot of language that dehumanizes the snowfall and portrays it as something negative. The author uses phrases like 'messy start' and 'slushy accumulation of ice', which make the snow seem unpleasant rather than just weather. Additionally, there is an emphasis on how difficult driving will be due to the heavy snow, with no mention of any positive aspects such as potential for a winter wonderland.
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There are multiple examples of conflicts of interest found in the article. The author is a member of StormTeam 5 which has financial ties to Massachusetts and Boston as they provide weather updates for those areas.
The article mentions that StormTeam 5 provides weather updates for Massachusetts, indicating their financial ties to the state.
, The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of central and western Massachusetts on Sunday and Monday.
The best chance of snow on Sunday will be in the elevated areas of Worcester County and western Massachusetts. Even there, we expect only light snow accumulations before dark.
, Overnight it will be snowing in most areas across Massachusetts except for the Cape and Islands.
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After dark Sunday, the snow will slowly push eastward and begin to accumulate more readily.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions a 'slushy Monday morning commute' which implies that it will be snowy and slippery on Monday morning. However, the body of the article states that it will only start to accumulate moderately after dark on Sunday night and taper off around evening commute time on Monday. Secondly, the author quotes a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of eastern Massachusetts which implies heavy snowfall in those areas but does not mention any specific amounts or conditions. Thirdly, the article mentions coastal flooding as a potential concern due to high tides and minor flooding/splashover around 1 am and 1 pm on Monday. However, it fails to provide any information about how severe this could be or what areas are at risk.
The article mentions coastal flooding as a potential concern due to high tides and minor flooding/splashover around 1 am and 1 pm on Monday. However, it fails to provide any information about how severe this could be or what areas are at risk.
The author quotes a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of eastern Massachusetts which implies heavy snowfall in those areas but does not mention any specific amounts or conditions.
The title implies that it will be snowy and slippery on Monday morning but the body of the article states that it will only start to accumulate moderately after dark on Sunday night and taper off around evening commute time on Monday.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service and CBS Boston as sources for their information. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the storm as a 'powerful, winter storm' that will cause coastal flooding and beach erosion.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert
In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of central and western Massachusetts on Sunday and Monday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through parts of eastern Massachusetts.
This weekend's storm will be the 10th storm to hit the Boston area since December 1st
Boston has had nearly 13 inches of water since December 1, the fifth most on record for the December-January combo
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The article contains a lot of information about the upcoming storm and its potential impact on Massachusetts. However, there are some examples that suggest bias in the reporting.
<br>The highest snow accumulation will occur in the elevated areas of southern and Central New England including the Worcester Hills.<br>Again, this suggests a preference for certain regions over others based on their proximity to Worcester Hills.
> The best chance of snow on Sunday will be in the elevated areas of Worcester County and western Massachusetts. Even there, we expect only light snow accumulations before dark.<br>This suggests a preference for certain regions over others based on their proximity to Worcester County and Western Massachusetts.
This weekend's storm will be the 10th storm to hit the Boston area since December, each storm dropping AT LEAST .5
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Terry Eliasen has a financial tie to the National Weather Service as he is an Exec. Weather Producer for CBS Boston Graphic which covers weather in Massachusetts.
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The author has a financial tie to a snow removal company that may benefit from the high snow accumulation forecast for parts of Massachusetts. He also works for CBS Boston Graphic, which is owned by ViacomCBS, a media conglomerate with interests in various industries affected by coastal flooding and winter storms.
`The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for parts of Massachusetts until Tuesday morning. Snow accumulation could reach up to 12 inches in some areas, especially along the coast.
