The model run results cover the period March 12 through April 1 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 16618 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to peak at 17000 cfs then decrease to 10000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 158 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 229 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 75427 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 60000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 5688 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 5700 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 958 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1000 cfs by the end forecast period.