Is California Headed For A Drought? Thursday, February 27, 2020 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. The snow survey on Jan. 30, 2020.California Department of Water Resources / Twitter In the lower elevations, this has been a very warm week. But what is happening higher up? How is the snowpack? Measuring snowpack with the snow surveys at Phillips Station is important for many reasons. It helps determine if the state is entering a drought. It also helps predict what will be available for public water consumption. Guests California Department of Water Resources Information Officer Chris Orrock