The model run results cover the period October 18 through November 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 during weekdays and open during weekends.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in, 2 gates are in tidal operation, and 1 gate remains closed for maintenance as of September 1. 
4. The temporary False River drought barrier is currently closed but it is scheduled to be breached by November 1st.
5. The Middle River ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal position. 
6. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal position.
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal position, the barrier is scheduled to be breached by November 1st.
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 900 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 557 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 91 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 135 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 6466 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 500 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain the same by the end of the forecast period.
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 900 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain the same by the end of the forecast period.