The model run results cover the period March 19 through April 8 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to priority 3 in March and to priority 2 for the remainder of 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 in open position throughout the forecast period. 
4.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 15291 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to peak at 16802 cfs then decrease to 14000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 175 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 190 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 64670 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 29200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 6672 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 847 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.