
CROCUS URBAN CANYON
The CROCUS Urban Canyon campaign studied how Chicago’s built environment influenced local weather conditions. Researchers measured temperature, atmospheric composition, wind speed and direction and more. The data will provide insights for understanding and planning for extreme weather conditions.
The campaign ran from July 15, 2024 until July 29, 2024. During this two-week period, scientists and researchers were highly visible as they launched weather balloons and took measurements at mobile weather monitoring stations both down the Roosevelt Road corridor (starting at University of Illinois Chicago and ending at the Shedd Aquarium) and across the city.

COMING SOON
Urban Rainfall and Flooding Campaign