44 million people were under a winter weather advisory in the country
Chicago is expected to receive another half-inch to 1½ inches through Saturday evening and gusty winds may lead to blowing snow in rural areas
The Iowa caucuses on Monday will be held amidst these harsh weather conditions
Winter storms are hitting the United States
Winter storms are hitting the United States, bringing heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions along with dangerous wind chills. As of Saturday night, 44 million people were under a winter weather advisory in the country. The Iowa caucuses on Monday will be held amidst these harsh weather conditions. Chicago is expected to receive another half-inch to 1½ inches through Saturday evening and gusty winds may lead to blowing snow in rural areas.
The Arctic blast has hit large swaths of the country, bringing heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions along with dangerous wind chills. As of Saturday night, 44 million people were under a winter weather advisory, with a wind chill warning affecting 29 million and a wind chill advisory in place for another 64 million.
In Des Moines, dangerous cold has settled in ahead of the Iowa caucuses Monday. Wind chills across the state ranged from minus 20 to minus 40 on Saturday.
Chicago is already under heavy snowfall and will receive more through Saturday evening. The city's streets are being cleared by snow plows, but gusty winds may lead to blowing snow in rural areas.
Blizzards and dangerous wind chills: Take a look at the winter weather across the U.S.
As of Saturday night, 44 million people were under a winter weather advisory in the United States
Dangerous cold has settled in ahead of the Iowa caucuses Monday. Wind chills across the state ranged from minus 20 to minus 40 on Saturday.
Chicago is expecting another half-inch to 1½ inches through Saturday evening, and gusty winds may lead to blowing snow in rural areas
Rancher Tyson Ropp fed his cows an extra 10 pounds of hay each to help keep them warm in Roberts, Mont., on Friday.
An overturned vehicle on Interstate 380 North in Jefferson Township, Iowa, on Saturday.
A snow plow moves along the snow-streaked, eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 20 during a blizzard near Holstein, Iowa, on Saturday
Water overflows from the Passaic River after heavy rain floods a neighborhood in Paterson, N.J., on Friday.
Shopper makes her way through the snow in Urbandale, Iowa, on Friday.
Cloud Gate sculpture is covered with snow after a winter storm in Chicago on Friday
Amber Vallee pushes water down Walnut Street in Lewiston, Maine, on Saturday morning after snow turned to rain during yet another storm of mixed precipitation hit the area.
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Brian Elsey cleans off his boss's car before heading home in Portland, Ore., on Saturday.
An American flag is seen fixed to a farm fence along U.S. Highway 20 during a blizzard near Galva, Iowa, on Saturday.
More than 40 million Americans were under winter weather advisories on Saturday.
Blizzard warnings were in effect for part of Iowa on Saturday.
Residents in Paterson, N.J., were evacuated from flooded homes.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the title is misleading as it implies that only snow and bitter cold are present in the storm when rain is also mentioned. Secondly, there are multiple instances where quotes from sources such as 'the National Weather Service' or 'Iowa State Patrol' are used to provide information about weather conditions without disclosing their source. Lastly, the article uses sensationalist language like 'brutal mix of snow, rain and bitter cold', which is not supported by factual data.
The title implies that only snow and bitter cold are present in the storm when rain is also mentioned.
Fallacies
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the National Weather Service as a source for information about the number of Americans under winter weather advisories. However, this does not necessarily mean that their information is accurate or reliable.
> 40 million Americans were under winter weather advisories on Saturday
The Iowa State Patrol responded to 535 motorist assist calls and 86 crashes
Bias
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None Found At Time Of
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Site
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The article reports on the winter storm that hit various regions of the US including Midwest, Northeast and Gulf Coast. The authors Anna Betts, Emily Schmall, Hurubie Meko and Ann Hinga Klein are all employees of The New York Times which has a financial stake in energy companies such as ExxonMobil.
Author
Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of Winter Storm, U.S., Midwest, Northeast and Gulf Coast as they are reporting on areas where their employer is responsible for transportation.
A wave of Arctic storms is threatening to break low-temperature records in the heartland
Record-breaking Arctic temperatures are possible
Accuracy
The upcoming quarterly refunding update from the US Treasury will provide information on how much bond supply there will be
A wave of Arctic storms is threatening to break low-temperature records in the heartland, spread cold and snow from coast to coast and cast a chill over everything from football playoffs to presidential campaigns
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the weather forecast was a crazy quilt of color-coded advisories from an ice storm warning in Oregon to a blizzard warning in the northern Plains to high wind warnings in New Mexico. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that there are only three types of advisories when there are actually many more. Secondly, the article states that some cars were stuck for five hours on Interstate 80 due to blowing snow encircling the vehicles. This statement is also misleading as it suggests that all cars were stuck for five hours when in reality, only a few of them were stranded and others managed to get off the roadway. Lastly, the article states that some people took shelter overnight at warming centers due to extreme cold gripping much of U.S.. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that everyone who was affected by the weather sought shelter at a warming center when in reality, many people may have stayed home or found other ways to stay warm.
The article states that there are only three types of advisories when there are actually many more. This is an example of deception through omission.
Fallacies
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None Found At Time Of
Publication
Bias
(85%)
The article reports on a winter storm that is bringing possible record-breaking Arctic cold and snow to the Midwest and Northeast. The author uses extreme language such as 'terrible', 'crazy quilt of color-coded advisories' and 'worrisome weather'. They also quote people saying things like it has been a terrible winter, which is not an objective statement but rather one that reflects their personal opinion. Additionally, the article mentions several deaths related to the storm already being reported earlier in the week in California, Idaho, Illinois and Wisconsin. This suggests that there may be other examples of bias present in this article.
The article mentions several deaths related to the storm already being reported earlier in the week in California, Idaho, Illinois and Wisconsin. This suggests that there may be other examples of bias present in this article.
The author uses extreme language such as 'terrible', 'crazy quilt of color-coded advisories' and 'worrisome weather'.
They also quote people saying things like it has been a terrible winter, which is not an objective statement but rather one that reflects their personal opinion.
