The model run results cover the period of December 8, through December 28, 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 open through December 15 at 1200 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 were changed from open position to tidal operation on December 3.
4.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is 609 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is anticipated to increase to 650 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 520 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7,990 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 8,600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB intake is at 200 cfs throughout the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 400 cfs throughout the forecast period.