Regional and state-wide update Sacramento Valley A statewide heavy rain event caused the Sacramento Valley index to rise substantially in mid-October Chill portions did not begin accumulating until 6th November, and did not begin accumulating in a significant way until the middle of the month No chill portions were accumulated in the week of 16th December Northern San Joaquin Valley A statewide heavy rain event caused the Northern San Joaquin Valley index to rise substantiall