The model run results cover the period September 28 through October 18 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 weekends.
3.  Suisun Marsh Control Gates are in tidal position.
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 291 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 357 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 349 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7275 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 6197 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 398 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 400 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2685 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1700 cfs by the end forecast period.