The model run results cover the period December 7 through December 27, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1.CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 throughout the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates were closed on November 30 and will remain closed through the end of the forecast period.
3.  Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in, and 2 of the Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates are in tidal operation, 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 9.
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 569 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 594 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 684 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 5803 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 5500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 300 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to stay the same by the end of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 832 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.