The model run results cover the period February 25 through March 16 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 tidal operation throughout the forecast period.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2751 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 2400 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 415 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 455 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11768 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 12350 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 1689 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3300 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 870 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2000 cfs by the end forecast period.