The model run results cover the period February 15 through March 7 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 are closed throughout the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh salinity control flashboards are in, and 2 of the Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates are in tidal position as of February 11, and the remaining 1 gate is closed for maintenance.
4. The temporary False River drought barrier was notched on January 7th. 
5. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1200 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1100 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
6. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 283 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 331 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
7. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 12119 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 11250 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. CCFB inflow is at 100 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 300 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
9. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1700 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain to 1700 cfs by the end of forecast period.