The model run results cover the period of March 1, through March 21, 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 793 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decrease to 750 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is projected to increase from 940 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 990 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 15,393 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and increases to 31,750 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 2,357 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and decreases to 2,150 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,429 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and will be about 3,410 cfs throughout the forecast period.