The model run results cover the period May 5 through May 25 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 until May 21. It will be opened on May 22 and closed on May 26.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and the three salinity control gates are in open position throughout the forecast period.
4. The Middle River Agricultural Barrier is scheduled to be installed on May 8 with all 6 culvert flap-gates tied open.
5. The Old River at Tracy Agricultural Barrier is scheduled to be installed by May 23 with all 9 culvert flap-gates tied open.
6. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1991 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 263 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 296 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
8. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7705 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 8500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB inflow is at 1288 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 600 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
10. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 982 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1000 cfs by the end forecast period.