The model run results cover the period December 19 through January 8 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed throughout the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are in tidal position. One gate remained closed. 
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1346 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1300 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 764 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 785 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 13024 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 10250 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 2993 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2300 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3409 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 3400 cfs to the end the forecast period.