The model run results cover the period December 3 through December 23 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 forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and the three salinity control gates are in tidal operation until December 4, after which they are open throughout the forecast period.
4. The Old River at Tracy Agricultural Barrier was breached on October 28.
5. The Grant Line Canal Agricultural Barrier was breached on November 11.
6. The Middle River Agricultural Barrier was breached on November 21.
7. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 3099 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 3500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 471 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 442 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 19018 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 13940 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 5492 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 6680 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3416 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 3400 cfs by the end forecast period.