The model run results cover the period February 17 through March 9 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

 

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 till February 19 after which they will operate to Priority 3.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are in tidal operation.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 3751 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 4500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 390 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 345 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 36904 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 40300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 2596 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4259 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4200 cfs to the end the forecast period.