The model run results cover the period of January 5, through January 25, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1on January 5 and to Priority 3 for the remainder of 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 780 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increase to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to decrease from 635 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 620 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7,390 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 9,450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 2,995 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 802 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 3,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period