The model run results cover the period December 20 through January 9 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1.CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 through December 30, and to Priority 3 for the remainder of the forecast period.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed throughout the forecast period.
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. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1149 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 513 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 589 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 7267 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 7000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 995 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1797 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 900 cfs by the end of the forecast period.