Powerful Storm System Brings Heavy Rain and Snow to Multiple Regions in the US
Another storm is expected to come on its heels, inundating the West once again.
By Tuesday evening, it was snowing in higher elevations from Washington to Northern California
It began to bring rain to the coasts of Oregon and Washington on Tuesday morning
Rain stretched through San Francisco and high surf hit much of California's coast before dumping precipitation over a large swath of the West.
The first wave of extreme weather conditions from a powerful storm system is making its way across the U.S.
The first wave of extreme weather conditions from a powerful storm system is making its way across the U.S., bringing heavy rounds of rain and snow to multiple regions.
The storm began to bring rain to the coasts of Oregon and Washington on Tuesday morning. It was snowing in the higher elevations from Washington to Northern California by Tuesday evening, with rain stretching through San Francisco.
It also brought high surf to much of California's coast before it dumped precipitation over a large swath of the West.
As the first system moves over the East Coast, another will come on its heels, inundating the West once again. The next cross-country storm is expected to bring heavy rain and snow to multiple regions.
The first major storm of the new year brought heavy snow into the Northeast on Saturday evening.
A person clears snow from a driveway in Lawrence, Massachusetts on January 7, 2024.
The storm is on track to drop between 6 and 12 inches across a wide portion of the Northeast.
Unionville, New York about 45 miles northwest of New York City has already reported more than a foot of snow. Similar reports from other regions are expected on Sunday.
Accuracy
A second cross-country system is coming on the heels of this weekend's storm. The next system has already brought heavy rain and mountain snow to the Northwest, before moving across the Rocky Mountains and strengthening over southern Plains.
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the storm has already dropped between 6 and 12 inches across a wide portion of the Northeast. However, this statement is not supported by any data or evidence presented in the article. Secondly, while it mentions that New York City has yet to receive significant snowfall since February 2022, it fails to mention that this is due to an unprecedented drought caused by climate change and not just a coincidence. Thirdly, the article states that heavy downpours are expected in Texas on Monday morning but does not provide any information about how severe these downpours will be or if there is any risk of flash floods. Lastly, while it mentions that Louisiana and Mississippi will see the worst effects of the storm on Monday, it fails to mention that this is due to their geographical location and vulnerability to extreme weather conditions.
The statement 'the storm has already dropped between 6 and 12 inches across a wide portion of the Northeast' is not supported by any data or evidence presented in the article.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the storm is expected to move offshore and affect multiple NFL games without providing any evidence or expert opinions on these claims.
One winter storm system is set to move offshore as another gears up to trek across the country in its wake, bringing extreme conditions with it.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the Northeast and New York City in particular. The author mentions that it has been 693 days since at least 1 inch of snow accumulated in New York City which implies a sense of urgency for snowfall. Additionally, the article highlights Unionville, New York as having already reported more than a foot of snow while other regions are expected to receive similar amounts. This gives an impression that the Northeast is experiencing extreme conditions compared to other parts of the country.
The article highlights Unionville, New York as having already reported more than a foot of snow while other regions are expected to receive similar amounts.
The author mentions that it has been 693 days since at least 1 inch of snow accumulated in New York City
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ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter storms in New York City as they are owned by The Walt Disney Company which also owns ESPN. This could potentially influence their coverage and reporting on the NFL games that were affected by the snowstorm.
.2 inches of snow measured in Central Park, .693 days since at least 1 inch of snow accumulated in New York City.
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ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topics of winter storms and cross-country systems as they are reporting on the impact of these events in New York City and Philadelphia. The article mentions that it is been over 693 days since at least one inch of snow accumulated in New York City, which could be seen as a bias towards those who may not want to see more snowfall.
.2 inches of snow measured in Central Park.
.693 days since at least 1 inch of snow accumulated in New York City.
The Storm Watch Team says to expect a messy storm that lasts through the morning.
TODAY: Cloudy and breezy with morning rain showers changing to a mix and snow showers around lunch time. Light accumulations possible, mainly on colder surfaces.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Clearing skies. Cold with lows near 29.
Accuracy
One winter storm system is set to move offshore as another gears up to trek across the country in its wake, bringing extreme conditions with it.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in that it implies a snowstorm when the forecast only calls for rain showers and light accumulations. The use of words like 'messy storm' and 'heavy rain at night with strong winds' also contribute to this deception.
TODAY: Cloudy and breezy with morning rain showers changing to a mix and snow showers around lunch time.
The first wave of extreme weather conditions from a powerful storm system is making its way across the U.S.
It was snowing in the higher elevations from Washington to Northern California by Tuesday evening
Parts of the Sierras in the highest elevations could see up to 18 inches of snowfall from this storm, with wind gusts up to 45 mph
Up to 2 inches of snow could fall along Interstate 5 at Tejon Pass on Wednesday and Wednesday night, with the potential for significant travel delays due to snow, ice and gusty winds
The next cross-country storm will begin affecting the Pacific Northwest with rain and snow on Saturday before it moves east through Jan. 10, forecasts show
Heavy rain is expected near the coast
Flash flooding is not a concern in this region due to the fast-moving pace of the system
Only 21% of the U.S. is covered in snow right now, which is the lowest for the start of a new year since 2012
Another round of high surf on the West Coast is also likely over the weekend as the next major storm rolls in
Accuracy
The storm will continue east on Wednesday, with winter weather advisories issued in northern Arizona for between 4 and 10 inches of snow for regions including the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff
Rain will begin from east Texas to Louisiana and Oklahoma on Friday morning, with the precipitation pushing past the Gulf states throughout Friday
The heaviest rain is expected near the coast
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it claims that the storm has the potential to break record streaks without a 1-inch daily snowfall along the I-95 corridor. However, this statement is false as there have been multiple days with at least 1 inch of snowfall during these streaks.
On January 2nd, ABC News reported that 'Parts of the Sierras in the highest elevations could see up to 18 inches of snowfall from this storm'. However, on January 3rd, it was reported by The Weather Channel that only a few inches were expected.
The article claims that 'this storm has the potential to break record streaks without a 1-inch daily snowfall along the I-95 corridor'. However, this statement is false as there have been multiple days with at least 1 inch of snowfall during these streaks.
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority by stating that the storm has the potential to break record streaks without a 1-inch daily snowfall along the I-95 corridor. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of California as experiencing heavy rain and snow in different regions at different times.
The first wave of extreme weather conditions from a powerful storm system is making its way across the U.S., bringing heavy rounds of rain and snow to multiple regions.
Bias
(85%)
The article is biased towards the idea that this storm has the potential to break record streaks without a 1-inch daily snowfall along the I-95 corridor. The author uses language such as 'most significant' and 'record breaking', which implies that this storm is exceptional and should be viewed in a positive light.
The first wave of extreme weather conditions from a powerful storm system is making its way across the U.S., bringing heavy rounds of rain and snow to multiple regions.
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Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topic of extreme weather conditions in California's coast and Sierras in the highest elevations as they are owned by The Walt Disney Company which owns ABC News. Additionally, there is no disclosure of this conflict.
The article mentions that
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Conflicts
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ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topic of extreme weather conditions in California's coast and Sierras in the highest elevations as they are reporting on behalf of the National Weather Service.
The article mentions that ABC News is providing updates from the National Weather Service, indicating a potential conflict of interest.
