The model run results cover the period November 23 through December 13 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 through November 18, and to Priority 1 through the end of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open during November 19 - November 23. Then open again on November 26, and closed on December 1.  
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates were changed from tidal operation to open position for 2 gates on November 10, with 1 gate remained 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 closed. 
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 622 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 750 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to remain at 750 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 6039 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 5750 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 299 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2741 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1700 cfs by the end of forecast period.