Summary: Southwest Minnesota is expected to receive 7 inches of snow by Wednesday. In some parts of Madison ,WI, there are reports of 2 inches of snow. The National Weather Service is predicting 5 inches of snow for tomorrow morning’s rush hour.
Challenge: The reporter faces a challenge on deciding whether or not to provide background information why Minnesota is getting snow in April.
Comparison: The Star Tribune reported that KLQP radio in Madison, measured 1.5 to 2 inches of snow in several locations in the radio station's yard just after 11 a.m.
Opinion: This was a successful story. The reporter kept it short and told the reader what happened where it happened and when it happened.