The model run results cover the period of January 26, through February 15, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 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 2,719 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decrease to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 530 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 1,260 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 48,550 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 24,700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 1,894 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 1,600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2,104 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 2,500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.