The model run results cover the period October 31 through November 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 from the beginning of the forecast period to November 3 and will stay open for the remainder of the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in, 2 of the Suisun Marsh Salinity Control gates are in open position and 1 gate is closed for maintenance.
4. The Middle River ag. barrier is closed with all culvert flap-gates in tidal position, the barrier is scheduled to be breached on November 17.
5. The Old River at Tracy ag. barrier was breached on October 31.
6. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2886 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1000 cfs at the end of the forecast period.
7. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 172 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 541 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
8. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 10399 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 8270 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
9. CCFB inflow is at 292 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 1400 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
10. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 916 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 2700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.