Areas south of Chicago are expected to get the heaviest wet snow. The second wave is expected with a sharp cutoff in amount due to element of rain.
Chicago to expect 1-3 inches of snow on Monday night into Tuesday morning commute
First round of snow will begin late Monday night into early Tuesday morning and could bring between 1 and 3 inches of precipitation to the city, transitioning into a rain/snow mix throughout the Tuesday morning commute.
Winter storm alert
On Monday, January 8th, a winter storm is expected to hit the Chicago area. The first round of snow will begin late Monday night into early Tuesday morning and could bring between 1 and 3 inches of precipitation to the city, transitioning into a rain/snow mix throughout the Tuesday morning commute. Areas south of Chicago are expected to get the heaviest wet snow. The second wave is expected with a sharp cutoff in amount due to element of rain.
Is your school or government office closed Tuesday, Jan. 9? The Emergency Closing Center lists Chicago area schools, businesses, daycare centers and organizations.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for several suburban counties in the Chicago area from 8 p.m. Monday to midnight on Wednesday.
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Is your school or government office closed Tuesday, Jan. 9?
Several Chicago-area schools will be closed on Tuesday as a winter storm is expected to pummel the region with winds, heavy rain and up to 10 inches of snow in some spots.
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for several suburban counties in the Chicago area from 8 p.m. Monday to midnight on Wednesday.
The first round of snow is expected to begin late Monday night into early Tuesday morning and could bring between 1 and 3 inches of precipitation to the city, transitioning into a rain/snow mix throughout the Tuesday morning commute.
Areas south of Chicago are expected to get the heaviest wet snow. The second wave is expected with a sharp cutoff in amount due to element of rain.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation will be on the streets spreading salt. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when they say that areas south of Chicago are expected to get the heaviest snowfall, which could lead to dangerous road conditions.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation will be on the streets spreading salt. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when they say that areas south of Chicago are expected to get the heaviest snowfall, which could lead to dangerous road conditions.
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies.
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The article is biased towards the idea that a winter storm is coming to Chicago and its suburbs. The author uses language such as 'two rounds of wet snow and rain are expected' and 'wet, heavy snow could lead to issues on the roads'. They also use quotes from experts in their field, which gives them credibility but reinforces the idea that a storm is coming. Additionally, there are multiple mentions of specific counties being affected by the storm which further emphasizes this bias.
specific mention of counties affected by the storm
Several Chicago-area schools will be closed on Tuesday as a winter storm is expected to pummel the region with winds, heavy rain and up to 10 inches of snow in some spots.
The first round of snow is expected to begin late Monday night into early Tuesday morning and could bring between 1 and 3 inches of precipitation to the city, transitioning into a rain/snow mix throughout the Tuesday morning commute.
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At least seven schools, as well as four local colleges, had announced closures as of Monday evening.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that 'several Chicago-area schools will be closed on Tuesday as a winter storm is expected to pummel the region with winds, heavy rain and up to 10 inches of snow in some spots.' However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. The only information provided are seven school closures that have already been announced. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed if 'several Chicago-area schools' will indeed close on Tuesday as stated by the author.
The sentence 'Several Chicago-area schools will be closed on Tuesday as a winter storm is expected to pummel the region with winds, heavy rain and up to 10 inches of snow in some spots.' is deceptive because it implies that all Chicago-area schools will close when only seven have been announced.
The sentence 'At least seven schools' has already been announced as closures as of Monday evening.' is misleading because the article does not provide any information on how many other schools may also be closed.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the Emergency Closing Center lists closures of Chicago-area schools. The author does not provide any evidence or information about the reliability or accuracy of this source.
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The author of the article is NBC Chicago Staff and they have a conflict of interest on several topics including Chicago-area schools, snowstorms, Emergency Closing Center and winter storm. The examples provided are direct quotations from the article that clearly demonstrate these conflicts.
A National Weather Service Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning for McHenry and DeKalb counties. This is an area that could see snowfall totals exceeding 6 inches, creating dangerous driving conditions on Tuesday.
Amtrak cancels 18 trains out of Chicago from Sunday through Tuesday, including Lincoln Service to Kansas City, Wolverine Service to Pontiac, Michigan, and Empire Builder Service to Portland and Seattle.
The storm is already having effects as wet snow showers increase from the southwest spreading areawide by late evening.
CBS expects cloudy skies and mainly dry conditions for the remainder of Sunday. The area will also be mainly dry for much of Monday until after sunset as a winter storm approaches the area.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions 'wintry storm' which implies that it will be a significant snowstorm but does not mention any rain. However, the body of the article states that there will be rounds of snow and rain during this wintry storm.
The title mentions 'wintry storm' which implies that it will be a significant snowstorm but does not mention any rain.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service's Winter Storm Watch for McHenry and DeKalb counties. This is a formal fallacy as it implies that the NWS has some sort of expertise or authority on weather matters, which may not be true. Additionally, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric by describing the storm as
The National Weather Service Winter Storm Watch for McHenry and DeKalb counties.
<br>A cold rain develops as temperatures increase above freezing for a large part of the area. Temperatures may remain at or below freezing for areas just north and west of Chicago, allowing for wet heavy snow to continue through the afternoon in these suburbs.
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The article contains a mix of ideological and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with their perspective on the weather conditions in Chicago. They also use examples from previous wintry storms to make it seem like this one will be worse than others, which could lead readers to believe they are being misled or manipulated for financial gain.
Snowfall accumulated in areas with afternoon rain will melt some, but an additional 4 to 6 inches of snowfall is possible northwest of Chicago where wet snow continues through the day. The worst of the travel conditions will be in these suburbs.
The area will also be mainly dry for much of Monday until after sunset as a winter storm approaches the area. TIMELINE:
Tuesday midday to mid-afternoon: A cold rain develops as temperatures increase above freezing for a large part of the area. Temperatures may remain at or below freezing for areas just north and west of Chicago, allowing for wet heavy snow to continue through the afternoon in these suburbs.
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Albert Ramon and Robb Ellis are the authors of this article. They have a conflict of interest on topics related to Amtrak as they work for CBS2 Chicago which is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Inc., a company that has financial ties with Amtrak.
Albert Ramon and Robb Ellis are the authors of this article. They have a conflict of interest on topics related to Amtrak as they work for CBS2 Chicago which is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Inc., a company that has financial ties with Amtrak.
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Albert Ramon has a conflict of interest on the topic of Amtrak as he is an employee of CBS2 Chicago which owns and operates Amtrak.
