The model run results cover the period December 31 through January 20 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 open through 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 2295 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 2200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 644 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 650 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 17045 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 15700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 7294 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3738 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4200 cfs by the end forecast period.