The model run results cover the period October 13 through November 2, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 throughout the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed from 1600 hours October 13 through 1000 hours October 17 and open for the remainder of the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in, and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in tidal operation as of October 9.
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation.
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation.
7. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 780 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1320 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is estimated to decrease from 511 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 433 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 8252 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 8150 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 700 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4300 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to stay the same by the end of the forecast period