The model run results cover the period of November 17, through December 7, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 throughout the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed from November 18 at 900 hour through November 20 at 900 hour, and open during the remainder of the forecast period.  
3. The Middle River ag. Barrier is installed with all 6 flap-gates operating tidally, the barrier is anticipated to be removed on November 20. 
4. The Fall-Head of Old River Barrier was removed on November 12. 
5. The West False River drought barrier was officially breached on October 1 and was  gradually removed through November 12. 
6.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are anticipated to change from tidal operation to open position on November 20.
7.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is 675 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is anticipated to decrease to 650 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 350 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 360 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
9.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7,685 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 7,300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB intake is at 500 cfs throughout the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2,000 cfs through November 21, and reduces to 800 cfs for the remainder of the forecast period.