The model run results cover the period February 11 through March 2 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 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 throughout the forecast period.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1952 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 568 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 757 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 13006 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 1193 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 900 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2645 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 800 cfs by the end forecast period.