The model run results cover the period March 5 through March 25 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 for the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed for the entire forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and the three salinity control gates are open throughout the forecast period.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 16027 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to peak at 16875 cfs then decrease to 10000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 202 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 262 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 79613 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to peak at 84532 cfs then decrease to 63000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 4691 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 5000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4340 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4300 cfs by the end forecast period.