The model run results cover the period October 6 through October 26 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 until October 13, then open again on October 17
3. The Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates are in open position beginning September 21.
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 666 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1410 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 600 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 568 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
9. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 9341 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 8550 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. CCFB inflow is at 295 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 400 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
11. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4288 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 3400 cfs by the end forecast period.