The model run results cover the period November 20 through December 10 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 for the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open from 10 AM November 21 through 10 AM November 26, and are closed for the reminder of 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. The Middle River ag. Barrier is installed with all 6-culvert flap-gates operating tidally. The barrier will be breached on November 26.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier was installed with all 9 flap-gates operating tidally. The barrier was breached November 14.
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier was installed with all 6-culvert flap-gates operating tidally since June 21. The barrier was breached November 6.
7. Fall Head of Old River barrier was installed on Oct 2 with all sliding gates closed. The barrier was breached November 5.
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1138 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 730 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 738 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 8880 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 9600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB is at 1492 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1806 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1800 cfs by the end forecast period.