The model run results cover the period December 29 through January 18 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 closed.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in, and 2 of the Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates are in tidal operation and 1 gate is closed for maintenance.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 996 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 750 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to remain at 750 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 8806 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 8285 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 1991 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 834 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 800 cfs by the end forecast period.