The model run results cover the period March 24 through April 13 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to priority 2 from Mar 27 to Mar 31 and to priority 1 for the remainder of 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 1818 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 919 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1000 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 12174 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 10750 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 1793 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3556 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1800 cfs by the end forecast period.