The model run results cover the period December 27 through January 16, and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1.CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 throughout 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.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1125 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 604 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 582 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 8413 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 10500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 4497 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 909 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.