The model run results cover the period April 18 through May 8 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gate are operating to Priority 3.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed.
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 29873 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 14000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 119 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 155 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 44197 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 40500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 4494 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 4500 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1695 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1600 cfs to the end the forecast period.