The model run results cover the period September 21 through October 11 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 during weekdays and open during weekend. 
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in and gates in tidal operation. 
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. The temporary False River drought barrier is closed. 
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 600 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 425 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 609 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7565 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 7600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 400 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2700 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain at 2700 cfs by the end of forecast period.