The model run results cover the period September 15 through October 5 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 through the end of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open.
3. The Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates are in tidal operation beginning September 8.
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 697 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 550 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 502 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 518 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11984 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 11350 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 1496 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2200 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4303 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4300 cfs by the end forecast period.