The model run results cover the period of December 29, 2015, through January 18, 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 990 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decrease to 600 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 500 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 790 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11,420 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 8,950 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 2,800 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 2,500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,900 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 2,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.