The model run results cover the period December 17 through January 6 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 starting November 22.

2.The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed starting November 18.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. All three gates are in tidal operation starting November 21.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1295 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 698 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 694 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 44682 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12750 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 7044 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3435 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3600 cfs to the end the forecast period.

9. The Middle River barrier  was breached on November 20.

10.The Old River near Tracy barrier was breached on October 29.

11.The Grant Line Canal barrier was breached on November 2.