The model run results cover the period October 10, through October 30, 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 from 10 AM Friday through10 AM Monday of every week for the entire forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are removed, and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position throughout the forecast period. 
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is installed; all 6 culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation. The Barrier was notched as of September 15.
5. The Fall-Head of Old River barrier is anticipated to be installed by October 13 with all 6 culvert slide-gates in open position. 
6.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2,703 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to be at 2,500 cfs at the end forecast period. 
7. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 200 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to be at about 230 umhos/cm by the end of forecast period.
8.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 13,056 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decreases to 12,100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB is at 300 cfs throughout the forecast period.
10. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4,400 cfs throughout the forecast period.