The model run results cover the period April 9 through April 29 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 closed for the entire forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and the three salinity control gates are in open position throughout the forecast period. 
4.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 12378 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 11000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 150 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 160 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 70474 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 61500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 1485 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1813 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.