Cait Roufa

Atmospheric Angular Momentum & Climate Dynamics

My research on atmospheric angular momentum and global circulation. I'll share each study as it becomes public.

Future of Severe Convective Storms

WRF-BCC climate simulations projecting frequency, variability, and timing changes in severe convective storms by mid- and late-century. Full project page coming soon. Read the paper.

Northern Illinois Weather & Climate

Historical severe storms, precipitation, flooding, drought, and snowfall around DeKalb, with local statistics, future projections, and research sources.

Urban Heat Island Vulnerability in Rockford, IL

Remote sensing + social data reveal heat risk disparities shaped by redlining.

U.S. Housing Exposure to Severe Convective Weather

GIS analysis of 40 years of severe storm reports, housing, and vulnerability across U.S. counties.

Hotspot Analysis of Future Severe Convective Storms

Looking at projected changes in Severe Convective Weather hotspots in the U.S.

Snow Coverage in Northern Illinois

Landsat-8 remote sensing and NDSI indices used to track long-term snow cover trends.

"Pseudo" Pseudo Global Warming Case Study

WRF sensitivity tests of the March 31, 2023 outbreak with ±2°C perturbations.

Atmospheric Dynamics Python Labs

Interactive labs for teaching the application of atmospheric dynamics concepts in Python.

STEAM Careers Curriculum

Curriculum bridging high school physics with STEM careers and role models.