First round will bring light to moderate snow from Northern Plains into interior Northeast late this week, while a second system is tracking through central US late this weekend into early next week.
Spring snowstorms expected in Midwest and Northeast regions
Two rounds of snow to hit parts of the Midwest and Northeast regions
Spring is here, but it looks like winter isn't ready to let go just yet. Two rounds of snow are expected in the next few days for parts of the Midwest and Northeast regions. The first round will bring light to moderate snow from the Northern Plains into the interior Northeast late this week, while a second system is tracking through central US late this weekend into early next week.
It's been 34 days since the last snow in much of Minnesota.
Our Valentine's Day snow dropped around 7 inches of snow around the Twin Cities.
The next snow maker arrives Thursday night and will produce a swath of snow from western Minnesota to south to the Twin Cities.
Winter weather advisories have been posted by various National Weather Service offices in our region, including the greater Twin Cities area starting at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Snow is expected with total accumulations of 3-5 inches in portions of central, east central and west central Minnesota from 7 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT Friday.
Plan on slippery road conditions as the hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's latest model slows down the onset time of snow a bit, with heaviest snow likely falling in hours after midnight into early Friday morning.
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Our Valentine’s Day snow dropped around 7 inches of snow around the Twin Cities.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that it has been 34 days since the last snowfall in much of Minnesota. However, this information is incorrect as there was a significant amount of snowfall on Valentine's Day around the Twin Cities area which would have fallen within that time frame.
The article claims 'Our next snow maker arrives Thursday night.' This statement implies that it has been 34 days since the last snowfall when in fact, it was only one day ago.
The article states 'It’s been 34 days since that last snow in much of Minnesota.' However, this information is incorrect as there was a significant amount of snowfall on Valentine's Day around the Twin Cities area which would have fallen within that time frame.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the National Weather Service as a source of information. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the impact of snow on commuters.
> Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
Bias
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The article contains a statement that implies the author has an agenda to promote MPR News. The sentence 'Your gift today creates a more connected Minnesota' is not relevant to the weather advisory and suggests that there may be other motivations behind reporting on this topic.
]Winter weather advisory in effect from 7 pm Thursday to 10 am CDT Friday... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...
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Paul Huttner has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter weather advisory for snow in Minnesota as he is an employee and reporter at MPR News which covers this topic. He also reports on National Weather Service (NWS) offices including Grand Forks NWS office and Duluth NWS office.
Paul Huttner is a reporter at MPR News, which covers the winter weather advisory for snow in Minnesota.
A low pressure system will spread light to moderate snow from the Northern Plains into the interior Northeast late this week.
Another area of low pressure will track through the central US late this weekend into early next week, bringing locally heavy snow and gusty winds.
The first round of snow is expected to increase across the Northern Plains into Thursday, moving eastward into the Midwest Thursday night and Friday, impacting upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
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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 implies that spring will bring snowstorms ahead when it's actually winter weather. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating 'two rounds of snow moving through the northern tier'. This statement exaggerates and misrepresents what is happening as two separate events instead of one continuous event. Thirdly, there are no peer-reviewed studies cited to support any claims made in this article.
The title implies that spring will bring snowstorms ahead when it's actually winter weather.
Fallacies
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The article contains two fallacies: Appeals to Authority and Inflammatory Rhetoric. The author uses the phrase 'double reminders' which is inflammatory rhetoric as it implies that there are only two possible outcomes of spring weather - snowstorms or no snowstorms, when in reality there can be many other possibilities.
Double Reminders That Spring Can Bring Snowstorms Ahead
Linda Lam is a lead meteorologist at weather.com.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the idea that spring can bring snowstorms. The author uses language such as 'two rounds of snow moving through the northern tier' and 'very heavy snowfall is likely in some areas'. Additionally, they use phrases like 'play one area of low pressure will spread light to moderate snow from the Northern Plains into the interior Northeast late this week.' These statements suggest that spring weather should be expected to feel more like winter. The author also uses language such as 'double reminders' which implies a negative connotation towards spring and suggests that it is not something positive.
double reminders
play one area of low pressure will spread light to moderate snow from the Northern Plains into the interior Northeast late this week
, The first system will bring 2+ inches of snow with locally heavier amounts from Thursday night into Friday morning.
The second system is trending a little further north compared to yesterday, so that will mean less snow for southern Minnesota. The heaviest snow bands will likely be north and east of the Minnesota River.
There could even be some narrow localized snowfall amounts of up to 6 inches especially further north toward US 12 and I-94.
Accuracy
The first system will bring 2+ inches of snow with locally heavier amounts from Thursday night into Friday morning.
Snow is expected with total accumulations of 3-5 inches in portions of central, east central and west central Minnesota from 7 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT Friday.
The swath of heavier snow is expected across the I-94 corridor, with 3 to 6 inches likely.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place from Alexandria to St. Cloud to the Twin Cities and into west-central Wisconsin from Thursday evening through Friday morning (7 PM Thursday through 10 AM Friday for the Twin Cities metro area).
The next round of snow starts to move in Saturday night into Sunday. While this is still a few days away, the chances for heavy snow are high across a large part of Minnesota.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this winter weather pattern is 'the most active' all winter season long when it has been consistently snowy and cold throughout the region for months. Secondly, while the first storm will bring measurable snow to much of our region as stated by Shawn Cable, there are no specific details about how much or where exactly this 2+ inches of snow will fall. The article also uses sensationalism when it states that 'this system is trending a little further north compared to yesterday' and that some areas could see narrow bands of heavier accumulation reaching up to 6 inches, which is not supported by the information provided in the article. Lastly, there are no specific details about how long this second storm will last or where it will be strongest.
The author claims that this winter weather pattern is 'the most active' all winter season long when it has been consistently snowy and cold throughout the region for months.
Fallacies
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the weather team will have updates on each system as they continue to develop. This is not a valid form of reasoning and does not provide any evidence for their claims.
> Generally around 2 inches in the Mankato area with slightly heavier amounts possible to the northeast and the potential for heavier amounts along and south of I-90. Some areas could see narrow bands of heavier accumulation, reaching 3 to 4 inches or more.
This has the potential to be a major, long-lasting weather event that produces a significant amount of much-needed moisture.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the idea that there will be significant snowfall in the region. The author uses language such as 'measurable' and 'significant impact' to create a sense of urgency and importance around the upcoming storms. Additionally, the author mentions specific amounts of snow (2 inches) for one system, which creates an expectation that there will be significant accumulation.
The first will bring 2+ inches of snow with locally heavier amounts from Thursday night into Friday morning.
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Shawn Cable has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter storms in the Mankato area as KEYC News Now and its First Alert weather app are owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group which also owns several television stations in Minnesota including KMSP-TV (FOX 9) and WCCO-TV (NBC). These stations may have a financial stake in reporting on the impact of winter storms on their viewership. Additionally, Shawn Cable's personal relationship with Sinclair Broadcasting Group as an employee could also affect his objectivity.
KEYC News Now is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group which also owns several television stations in Minnesota including KMSP-TV (FOX 9) and WCCO-TV (NBC). These stations may have a financial stake in reporting on the impact of winter storms on their viewership.
Shawn Cable's personal relationship with Sinclair Broadcasting Group as an employee could also affect his objectivity.
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Shawn Cable has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter storms in the Mankato area as he is an employee and anchor for KEYC News Now. He also promotes their First Alert weather app which could benefit from increased viewership during snowstorms.
, The swath of heavier snow is expected across the I-94 corridor, with 3 to 6 inches likely.
Snowfall totals for the first round include a few inches in areas from Montana through the Great Lakes with heavier pockets in southern Wisconsin, lower Michigan, upstate New York and northern New England.
Accuracy
The swath of heavier snow is expected across the I-94 corridor, with 3 to 6 inches likely.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Wisconsin is no stranger to March snowstorms when previous years have shown significant variability. However, this statement contradicts themselves as last year accumulated nearly two feet of snow which was significantly more than any other year reported.
The article states 'Despite recent spring-like temperatures reaching the 70s last week, Wisconsin is no stranger to March snowstorms'. This statement contradicts themselves as they state that March snowstorms are a common occurrence in Wisconsin when previous years have shown significant variability.
The article states 'Wisconsin is no stranger to March snowstorms'. This is deceptive because it implies that March snowstorms are a common occurrence in Wisconsin when previous years have shown significant variability.
Last year accumulated nearly two feet of snow which was significantly more than any other year reported.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority by citing the predictions of meteorologists. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the potential impact of heavy and wet snow on Friday morning commute.
>3 inches is expected for much of the area.
Bias
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The article contains a statement that Wisconsin is no stranger to March snowstorms. This implies that the author believes it's normal for there to be significant variability in snowfall patterns from year to year. However, this contradicts the fact that last year accumulated nearly two feet of snow, which was significantly more than any other previous years reported.
Despite recent spring-like temperatures reaching the 70s last week, Wisconsin is no stranger to March snowstorms.
, Light to moderate snow will make the Friday morning commute slippery,
Accuracy
It's been 34 days since the last snow in much of Minnesota.
The next round of snow starts to move in Saturday night into Sunday. While this is still a few days away, the chances for heavy snow are high across a large part of Minnesota.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions 'Forecast First Alerts' which implies that there will be alerts for all days of the week when in fact it only mentions two specific days. Secondly, the author states that heavy snow is possible on Sunday but does not provide any information about how much or where this snowfall may occur. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by stating 'travel could become difficult across most of the state on Sunday' without providing any context or evidence to support this claim.
The article uses sensationalism by stating 'travel could become difficult across most of the state on Sunday' without providing any context or evidence to support this claim.
The author states that heavy snow is possible on Sunday but does not provide any information about how much or where this snowfall may occur.
The title mentions 'Forecast First Alerts' which implies that there will be alerts for all days of the week when in fact it only mentions two specific days.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the information is from Minnesota's Weather Authority and Meteorologist Wren Clair without providing any evidence of their expertise or qualifications. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the snow as making Friday morning commute slippery and heavy snow being possible on Sunday. The article also contains a dichotomous depiction by stating that light to moderate snow will make Friday morning commute slippery but then saying that most areas under the Winter Weather Advisory can expect 2 to 4 inches of snowfall by Friday morning, which contradicts each other.
The author uses an appeal to authority when they state 'Here's your Wednesday evening forecast for March 20, 2024 from Minnesota's Weather Authority and Meteorologist Wren Clair.'
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the snow as making Friday morning commute slippery.
The article contains a dichotomous depiction by stating 'Light to moderate snow will make the Friday morning commute slippery,' but then saying that most areas under the Winter Weather Advisory can expect 2 to 4 inches of snowfall by Friday morning.
Bias
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The article contains a lot of language that dehumanizes and demonizes the weather. The author uses phrases like 'light to moderate snow will make the Friday morning commute slippery' which implies that people are responsible for accidents caused by bad weather.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place from Alexandria to St. Cloud to the Twin Cities and into west-central Wisconsin from Thursday evening through Friday morning (7 PM Thursday through 10 AM Friday for the Twin Cities metro area)
> Here’s your Wednesday evening forecast from Minnesota’s Weather Authority and Meteorologist Wren Clair. Forecast First Alerts continue for Thursday night into Friday morning AND Sunday.<br><br>Light to moderate snow will make the Friday morning commute slippery, and heavy snow is possible Sunday.
