The model run results cover the period January 29 through February 18 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 through the end of January, then will operate to Priority 2 for the remaining 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 through January 23, after which they are open for the remaining forecast period.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1410 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 905 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 970 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 28385 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to peak at 32830 cfs then decrease to 11230 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 2496 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3479 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 900 cfs by the end forecast period.