The model run results cover the period December 24 through January 13 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to priority 3 through Dec 31 and to priority 2 for the remainder of 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 open position throughout the forecast period. 
4. The Middle River Agricultural Barrier was breached on November 21.
5. The Old River at Tracy Agricultural Barrier was breached on October 28.
6. The Grant Line Canal Agricultural Barrier was breached on November 11.
7. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2470 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 2100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 547 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 568 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 18961 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 18100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 7298 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4156 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4100 cfs by the end forecast period.