The model run results cover the period April 17 through May 7, 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 tied open. 
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 7,263 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 5,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is estimated to increase from 210 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period to 400 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 30,766 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12,050 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB is at 490 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2,613 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1,000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.