The model run results cover the period March 26 through April 15 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 open throughout the forecast period.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 15741 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 16800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 167 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 160 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 56036 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 48700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 4490 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2400 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1878 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1800 cfs by the end forecast period.