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

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are currently closed. Starting May 22, they will be open on weekends and closed on weekdays.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. All three gates are in the open position. On May 18 and 19, they will be closed for maintenance.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2327 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 272 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 402 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 9963 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 10050 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 592 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4296 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2500 cfs to the end the forecast period. 
9. The Middle River barrier is closed on May 5, and will be in intermediate culvert operation starting June 1.
10. The Old River near Tracy barrier is closed on May 29, and will be in intermediate culvert operation starting June 1.
11. The Grant Line Canal is closed on June 4, and will be in intermediate culvert operation starting June 5.