The model run results cover the period April 30 through May 20 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to priority 2 in April and to priority 1 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 open position throughout the forecast period. 
4.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 8421 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 8400 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 140 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to be the same by the end of the forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 43153 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 40300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB is at 1195 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 992 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.