The model run results cover the period April 3 through April 23, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 throughout 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 was installed on April 2, 2018 with all 9 flap-gates tidally operated. 
6.  The Spring Head of Old River barrier was scheduled to be installed by March 31, 2018 with all 8-culvert slide-gates opened, however due to high San Joaquin River flow could not be installed yet.
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is anticipated to be partially installed by April 25, 2018 with all 6-culvert flap-gates tied open.
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 7,502 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 9,500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is estimated to decrease from 210 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 150 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 27,411 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increases to 30,150 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB is at 3,492 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3,532 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to be at 3,500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.