The model run results cover the period March 31 through April 20 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 for the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed for the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and the three salinity control gates are in tidal operation throughout the forecast period.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1477 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 3100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 897 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 656 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11747 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 11250 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 2598 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2691 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3500 cfs by the end forecast period.