The model run results cover the period May 4 through May 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 will open from 1000 hours May 21 through 1000 hours May 24. 
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. The Middle River ag. Barrier will be closed on May 9 with culvert flap-gates in tidal operation.
5. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 785 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 710 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
6. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 335 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase at 565 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
7. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 5134 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 6200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. CCFB inflow is at 394 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
9. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 801 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 800 cfs by the end forecast period.