The model run results cover the period November 15 through December 5 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 for November 18-20 and 22, and to Priority 1 for the remainder of 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, and 2 gates are open, and 1 gate remains closed for maintenance.
4. The temporary False River drought barrier is closed, and was breached on November 4th. 
5. The Middle River ag. barrier is closed with all culvert flap-gates in tidal operation. The barrier was breached on November 16th. 
6. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal position, and was breached on November 4th. 
7. The Grant Line Canal ag. barrier is closed with all the culvert flap-gates in tidal position, and was breached on November 7th. 
8. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 635 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 650 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 445 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 442 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
10. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7601 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 6650 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
11. CCFB inflow is at 494 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
12. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1820 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1800 cfs by the end of forecast period.