The model run results cover the period November 16 through December 6, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1.CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 through November 18, and to Priority 1 for the remainder of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates were closed on November 13, and will remain closed throughout the forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in, and 2 of the Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates were changed from tidal operation to open position on November 10, and the remaining 1 gate is closed for maintenance.
4. The Middle River ag. barrier was breached on November 8.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier was breached on November 8.
6. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier was breached on November 13.
7. The temporary False River drought barrier is installed.
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 598 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 505 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 527 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7775 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 7550 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 994 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3776 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.