A winter storm is pummeling parts of the Central Plains with blizzard conditions and set to drop a blanket of snow from Colorado to Minnesota through Tuesday.
The majority of outages in Maine were caused by grounded power lines after the storm blew through. Restoration efforts in severely impacted coastal areas could last through Wednesday.
A powerful winter storm is pummeling parts of the Central Plains with blizzard conditions and is set to drop a blanket of snow from Colorado to Minnesota through Tuesday. The majority of outages in Maine were caused by grounded power lines after the storm blew through. Restoration efforts in severely impacted coastal areas could last through Wednesday.
A powerful winter storm is pummeling parts of the Central Plains with blizzard conditions and is set to drop a blanket of snow from Colorado to Minnesota through Tuesday.
The majority of outages in Maine were caused by grounded power lines after the storm blew through. Restoration efforts in severely impacted coastal areas could last through Wednesday.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions 'blizzard conditions' which implies that heavy snowfall will be accompanied by strong winds and low visibility. However, the body of the article does not mention any blizzard conditions or whiteout conditions anywhere except for a brief mention about some places experiencing more than a foot in snow. Secondly, the article mentions 'power outages' but it only provides information on how many customers are without power in specific states and cities. It does not provide any details on what caused these outages or if they were related to the winter storm mentioned earlier in the article.
The title mentions 'blizzard conditions', which implies that heavy snowfall will be accompanied by strong winds and low visibility, but this is not mentioned anywhere else in the body of the article.
The article only provides information on how many customers are without power in specific states and cities, it does not provide any details on what caused these outages or if they were related to the winter storm mentioned earlier in the article.
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The article is biased towards the negative impact of the winter storm on people and their daily lives. The author uses language that depicts the situation as extreme and dangerous, such as 'powerful', 'blizzard conditions', 'nearly impossible travel' and 'widespread power outages'. They also use examples like freezing rain, sleet, icy roadways and whiteout conditions to further emphasize the negative impact. The author does not provide any positive aspects of the storm or its effects.
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Robert Shackelford and Elizabeth Wolfe have a conflict of interest on the topic of snowstorms in the Central Plains as they are reporting for CNN which is owned by AT&T. Additionally, PowerOutage.us has financial ties with Central Maine Power who may be affected by power outages caused by the storm.
Robert Shackelford and Elizabeth Wolfe report on a snowstorm in the Central Plains for CNN which is owned by AT&T.
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Robert Shackelford and Elizabeth Wolfe have conflicts of interest on the topics of snowstorms in the Central Plains, blizzard conditions, power outages, road conditions and winter storm warnings. They are affiliated with CNN which is a news organization that covers weather events across the country.
Robert Shackelford has reported extensively on severe weather events including snowstorms in the past.
A powerful winter storm is pummeling parts of the Central Plains with blizzard conditions and is set to drop a blanket of snow from Colorado to Minnesota through Tuesday.
Between two and ten inches of snow are expected to fall in some areas during the storm.
Winds of over 50 miles per hour are expected to hit the region, causing power outages and travel chaos. Strong winds could also cause widespread power outages due to falling trees hitting power lines.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that blizzard warnings are in place for parts of nine states when only six have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). Secondly, the author quotes a statement from NWS saying that heavy snow and gusty winds approaching 50 mph will produce blizzard conditions with near zero visibility into early Tuesday. However, this is not accurate as blizzards are defined by sustained wind speeds of at least 35 mph for three hours or more. Thirdly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'near impossible' and 'power outages and tree damage are likely in some areas due to the heavy and wet snow combined with icing and strong winds.' which is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
Sensationalist language such as 'near impossible' and 'power outages and tree damage are likely in some areas due to the heavy and wet snow combined with icing and strong winds.' which is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
The quote from NWS saying 'heavy snow and gusty winds approaching 50 mph will produce blizzard conditions with near zero visibility into early Tuesday' which is not accurate as defined by sustained wind speeds of at least 35 mph for three hours or more.
The statement that blizzard warnings are in place for parts of nine states when only six have been issued by NWS
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service (NWS) as a source of information. However, this does not necessarily mean that their predictions are accurate or reliable. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the blizzard conditions and how they will make travel nearly impossible in some areas.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for Alaska, Colorado, the Dakotas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska,
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The author of the article demonstrates a highly biased perspective on the winter storm warnings and their impacts. The author uses phrases such as 'intense blizzards', 'near impossible travel', and 'power outages' to create an exaggerated sense of danger and urgency, implying that these are unprecedented events that have never happened before or will cause catastrophic consequences. The author also implies a causal relationship between the winter storm warnings and the political affiliations of those who may be affected by them, suggesting that they are part of a larger conspiracy to harm certain regions or groups. Additionally, the author uses emotive language such as 'wintry mix', 'freezing rain', and 'thin glaze of ice' to evoke negative feelings and associations with cold weather and snow. The author also relies on unverified sources or anecdotal evidence to support their claims, without providing any factual data or expert opinions that could challenge their assertions. Overall, the author uses a highly biased tone and language to sensationalize the winter storm warnings and create fear among readers.
Across mountain ranges in central and southern Colorado, up to 18 inches of snow and winds of up to 45 mph are expected. Conditions will worsen in east central Colorado, where blizzards riding on 60-mph winds could reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile.
In North Dakota, up to seven inches of snow and winds of 40 mph are anticipated, causing areas of blowing snow.
In northwest Michigan, up to four inches of snow is forecast, along with patches of freezing rain causing a thin glaze of ice. Across northern Wisconsin, up to nine inches of snow is predicted, along with some ice accumulations.
In the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounding areas of northern New Mexico, between one and two feet of snow is expected on mountain peaks, with up to a foot at lower elevations. Winds are anticipated to reach 55 mph.
Moving into Nebraska, a central swath of the state is under blizzard warnings, as eight inches of snow and winds of 55 mph are expected to create areas of blowing snow. These conditions will continue to be felt in northwest Kansas, where five inches of snowfall will be whipped up by 60-mph winds.
The same system brought unsettled weather to the West into the weekend, before strengthening over the Plains region on Saturday.
This weather will worsen into Minnesota, where counties bordering Lake Superior are set to see up to a foot of snow along with winds gusting as high as 40 mph that will create blizzard conditions by Monday afternoon. Ice accumulations are expected.
Winter storm warnings are in place for parts of nine states as snow is predicted at a rate of up to two inches an hour, causing low visibility blizzard conditions in several places. Travel could become near impossible in some areas as winds gust up to 60 mph and freezing temperatures hit 24 F.
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The article by Aleks Phillips reports on a winter storm warning issued for nine states as intense blizzards are forecast. The author has disclosed that the National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing alerts and warnings related to this storm. However, there may be conflicts of interest between Newsweek and NWS since they are both owned by different companies.
The article mentions that power outages and tree damage are likely in some areas due to the heavy and wet snow combined with icing and strong winds.
The article mentions that the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for Alaska, Colorado, the Dakotas, Michigan, Minnesota
The article reports on a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS)
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter storms and blizzards as they are reporting for Newsweek which is owned by IAC Media. The article mentions that travel could become nearly impossible due to heavy snow and gusty winds approaching 50 mph.
The author reports for Newsweek, a company owned by IAC Media.
A powerful winter storm is pummeling parts of the Central Plains with blizzard conditions and is set to drop a blanket of snow from Colorado to Minnesota through Tuesday.
Between two and ten inches of snow are expected to fall in some areas during the storm.
The majority of outages in Maine were caused by grounded power lines after the storm blew through.
Deception
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The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that this is a report on how much snow Minnesota received during spring storm when it actually reports on the total amount of snowfall across the state. Secondly, while reporting on different locations' totals and comparing them to each other, there are no comparisons made between these numbers and any historical data or records which would give context to their significance.
The title implies that this is a report on how much snow Minnesota received during spring storm when it actually reports on the total amount of snowfall across the state.
While reporting on different locations' totals and comparing them to each other, there are no comparisons made between these numbers and any historical data or records which would give context to their significance.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service as a source for snow totals in various locations. However, this does not necessarily mean that their measurements are accurate or reliable.
> In the west metro, Minnetonka and Corcoran each got about 7 inches. Down in southern Minnesota, Wabasha saw the same.
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The article is biased towards the weather and snowfall in Minnesota. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable such as 'Many Minnesotans are waking up with more than half a foot of snow outside their window Monday morning.' This statement implies that it's abnormal for there to be this much snow, but the article doesn't provide any context on what is considered normal. The author also uses language like 'A spring snowstorm battered the state starting on Sunday and continuing overnight,' which suggests that this type of weather event is rare or unusual when in fact it can happen frequently during certain times of year.
Many Minnesotans are waking up with more than half a foot of snow outside their window Monday morning.
A powerful winter storm is currently hammering the Midwest US and Northern Plains
Between two and ten inches of snow are expected to fall in some areas during the storm.
Winds of over 50 miles per hour are expected to hit the region, causing power outages and travel chaos. Strong winds could also cause widespread power outages due to falling trees hitting power lines.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a powerful winter storm is currently hammering the Midwest US and Northern Plains, bringing blizzard conditions, power outages and travel chaos to multiple states. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. The only information provided about snowfall amounts are from areas outside of the Midwest and Northern Plains such as Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Secondly, the author quotes a National Weather Service warning that blizzard conditions may occur in some areas but does not provide specific details on which states or cities will be affected by these conditions. This is deceptive because it implies that all of the Midwest and Northern Plains are currently experiencing blizzard-like weather when, in reality, only a few areas have been issued blizzard warnings. Finally, the author quotes several sources including PowerOutage.us but does not disclose any other sources used in their reporting which is deceptive.
The article claims that a powerful winter storm is currently hammering the Midwest US and Northern Plains, bringing blizzard conditions, power outages and travel chaos to multiple states. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service's blizzard warnings and their predictions of heavy snowfall and strong winds. However, this does not necessarily mean that these predictions are accurate or reliable. Additionally, the author quotes a spokesperson from Central Maine Power Company stating that restoration efforts in severely impacted coastal areas could last through Wednesday without providing any evidence to support this claim.
The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings from northern Colorado and Kansas through to parts of Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota on Monday, with between two and ten inches of snow expected to fall in some areas.
Bias
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The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those affected by the storm, such as referring to them as 'homes and businesses' instead of people. Additionally, the author quotes a source without providing any context or information about their qualifications or expertise.
The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those affected by the storm, such as referring to them as 'homes and businesses' instead of people. Additionally, the author quotes a source without providing any context or information about their qualifications or expertise.
The US is bracing for a major snowstorm that will sweep across the country.
16 states from California to Michigan were under winter alerts on Sunday as the next big storm was predicted to drop heavy snow and cause travel delays through Tuesday.
From northwest Kansas to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, 6 to 12 inches of snow is predicted with some locations facing up to 2 feet of heavy snow.
Over 50 million people on the East Coast are under flood alerts amid heavy snow and rain.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it implies that the entire country is under winter weather alerts when only 16 states are mentioned. Secondly, it uses sensationalist language such as 'major storm' and 'heavy snow' to create a sense of urgency and danger without providing any context or perspective on the severity of the situation. Thirdly, it quotes sources that disclose information about specific locations but does not provide any details about how accurate these predictions are or if they have been peer-reviewed. Lastly, it uses selective reporting by only mentioning states where heavy snowfall is predicted and ignoring those where no significant weather alerts were issued.
The article implies that the entire country is under winter weather alerts when only 16 states are mentioned.
Fallacies
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Bias
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The article is reporting on a major snowstorm that will be affecting the US. The author uses language such as 'heavy snow' and 'travel delays through Tuesday', which could be seen as sensationalist or exaggerated. Additionally, the use of phrases like 'drop heavy snow' and 'create intermittent whiteout conditions from Sunday through Tuesday morning' may also contribute to a sense of urgency or danger.
The next big storm will be dropping heavy snow
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will create intermittent whiteout conditions from Sunday through Tuesday morning.
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Leah Sarnoff has a conflict of interest on the topic of winter weather alerts as she is reporting for ABC News which owns and operates AccuWeather.com, a company that provides weather forecasting services.
.28 inches of snow in Albany, New Hampshire.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of travel delays as they are reporting for ABC News which is likely to have financial ties with the airline industry.
