The model run results cover the period September 24 through October 14 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 open for the entire forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are out and the three salinity control gates are open through the end of September, the flashboards will be installed on October 1, and the gates will remain open throughout the forecast period. 
4. The Middle River Agricultural Barrier is installed with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally since July 3. The Barrier was raised by 1 foot on July 31. 
5. The Old River at Tracy Agricultural Barrier is installed with all 9 culvert flap-gates operating tidally since July 19.  
6. The Grant Line Canal Agricultural Barrier is installed with all 6 culvert flap-gates operating tidally since July 26.
7.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2963 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 170 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to about 220 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 19242 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12550 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB is at 6989 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4298 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4400 cfs by the end of the forecast period.