Can Chicago weather impact home runs at Wrigley Field? Yes, according to data
Chicago residents aren't always grateful for the city's erratic weather. But what if it helped the Cubs score fly balls?
Chicago is a city of many climates – known for its wind, cold, humidity and snow. Have you ever wondered how this chaotic weather can impact one of the city's favorite past times? According to AccuWeather meteorologist Geoff Cornish, weather conditions like these can have a significant impact on home runs at Chicago baseball stadiums.
"In baseball, you’re playing the weather," Cornish said. "Hot day in Texas? Thinner air.
The ball flies farther. Cold night in San Francisco? Heavy air — you won’t hit fly balls.
" So how does Chicago's weather impact the Cubs and the Sox? Here's what we know. How do air density and elevation carry the ball?
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