The model run results cover the period of December 15, 2015, through January 4, 2016 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 were open through December 15 at 900 hour, and will be closed for the remainder of the forecast period.  
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in, and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in tidal operation.
4.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is 650 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decrease to 640 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 490 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 500 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 10,994 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 7,950 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB intake is at 500 cfs throughout the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 800 cfs throughout the forecast.