The model run results cover the period January 31 through February 20, 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 open position as of January 5, and 1 gate remains closed for maintenance.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 10675 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 5000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 307 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 373 umhos/cm by the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 24494 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 16200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 7294 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 3000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4163 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is considered to remain about the same by the end of the forecast period.