The model run results cover the period April 27 through May 17 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 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 1136 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 900 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 293 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 382 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 6074 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 394 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 400 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 805 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 800 cfs by the end forecast period.