The model run results cover the period December 14 through January 3 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1 through December 13, then to Priority 3 through December 26, then back to Priority 1 towards the end of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates were closed on November 30.
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 closed. 
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 788 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 619 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 871 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 15430 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 5950 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 2989 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 2612 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1700 cfs by the end of forecast period.