The model run results cover the period October 17 through November 6 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 1.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed Monday through Thursday and open Friday through Sunday throughout the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in and as of October 18 two of the salinity control gates are in open position and one gate is closed for maintenance. 
4. The Middle River ag. barrier was closed on July 27, with all culvert flap-gates in tidal operation. 
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. Barrier was closed on August 17, with all culvert flap-gates in tidal operation.
6. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2230 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 135 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 255 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
8. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 10588 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 9450 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB inflow is at 800 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
10. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2600 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain at 2600 cfs to the end the forecast period.