The model run results cover the period March 19 through April 8 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 throughout the forecast period.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are in open position. One gate remained closed. 
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 5300 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 4500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 376 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 451 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 46045 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 31000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 1300 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1800 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain at  1800 cfs to the end the forecast period.