The model run results cover the period March 26 through April 15 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 5356 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 4700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 335 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 379 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 40797 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 2199 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1820 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to  900 cfs to the end the forecast period.