The model run results cover the period September 25 through October 15 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 for  the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open 100% for the entire forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and the salinity control gates are open for the forecast period. 
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is installed with all 6-culvert flap-gates operating tidally. The Barrier was raised by 1 foot on August 17.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is installed with all 9 flap-gates operating tidally.
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is installed all 6-culvert flap-gates operating tidally.
7. Full closure of the Fall Head of Old River barrier is expected on Oct 4 with all sliding gates closed.
8.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1216 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 314 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 449 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 15046 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 10570 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB is at 4893 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4101 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4250 cfs by the end forecast period.