The model run results cover the period March 17 through April 6 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 2104 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 677 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 856 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 12461 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 10650 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 2299 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2729 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3600 cfs by the end forecast period.