The model run results cover the period March 27 through April 16, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 from the beginning of the forecast period through March 31, and to Priority 2 for the remainder of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed throughout the forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are installed, and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in open position throughout the forecast period. 
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier was installed on March 14, 2018 with all 6-culvert flap-gates tied open.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is anticipated to be installed by March 30, 2018 with all 9 flap-gates tidally operated. 
6.  The Spring Head of Old River barrier is scheduled to be installed by March 31, 2018 with all 8-culvert slide-gates opened.
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is anticipated to be partially installed by April 6, 2018 with all 6-culvert flap-gates tied open.
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 7,680 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 7,900 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is estimated to decrease from 240 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 230 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 44,169 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decreases to 19,850 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB is at 4,995 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to to 450 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,302 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3,500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.