The model run results cover the period of December 22, 2015, through January 11, 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 will be closed throughout 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 693 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increase to 1,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to decrease from 550 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 400 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 13,230 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 12,450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB intake is at 1995 cfs for the first day, and is at 3000 cfs for the major portion of the remainder the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1365 cfs for the first day, and is at 2600 cfs for the major portion of the remainder the forecast period.