The model run results cover the period December 13 through January 2 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 for December 13 and to Priority 3 for the remainder of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in, 2 of the Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates are in tidal operation, and 1 gate is closed for maintenance.
4. The temporary False River drought barrier was breached on November 1. 
5. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1349 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
6. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 325 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 537 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
7. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 20702 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 7500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. CCFB inflow is at 1992 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
9. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 801 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2700 cfs to the end the forecast period.