The model run results cover the period August 4 through August 24 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 through the end of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards were removed and the three Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are open.
4. The Middle River ag. Barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation. 
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is closed and all the culvert flap-gates are in tidal operation.
7. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 524 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 590 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 482 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 452 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 12221 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 12050 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 1393 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1800 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3284 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4300 cfs by the end forecast period.