The model run results cover the period of February 23, through March 14, 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 open position.
4.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is 863 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 907 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 977 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 17,940 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 12,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 2,400 cfs throughout the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,400 cfs throughout the forecast period.