The model run results cover the period February 18, through March 9, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to priority 1 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 open position throughout the forecast period. 
4.  San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1394 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1850 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 750 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 610 by the end of the forecast period.
6.  Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11719 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 11100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 1399 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 875 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 850 cfs by the end of the forecast