The model run results cover the period December 25, 2018 through January 14, 2019 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 in December and to priority 2 for the remainder of the  forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed for the entire forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and the three salinity control gates are in tidal operation throughout the forecast period. 
4.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1252 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 1020 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1050 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 15623 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12550 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 3481 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4005 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 3500 cfs throughout the forecast period.