The model run results cover the period July 16 through August 5 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2, then to Priority 3 from July 1.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open from June 14.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are in tidal operation from July 1. One gate remains closed. 
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1100 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 900 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 395 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 438 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 22107 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 21700 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 5000 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain at 5000 cfs by the end of the forecast period. 
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2700 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to remain at  2700 cfs to the end the forecast period. 
9. The Middle River barrier is in tidal operation from June 10.
10. The Old River near Tracy barrier is in tidal operation from June 10.
11. The Grant Line Canal barrier will be fully closed starting July 22 with all flap gates in tidal operation.