Despite recent storms, a drought may still be ahead for California Historically, it doesn't look like we can't catch up to big losses in rain and snow, climate experts say. Author: Giacomo Luca (ABC10) Updated: 11:09 PM PST March 10, 2021 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hail and rain blanketed much of the Greater Sacramento Area this week, though experts say it’s not likely to play a major role in the state’s drought position. “Well it’s no surprise that we are dry for this year and it’s going into the second year,” said ABC10’s Chief Meteorologist Monica Woods. “Historically it just doesn’t look good that we’re gonna catch up in any way shape or form for the big losses that we’ve seen in rain and snow.”