The model run results cover the period August 27 through September 16 and are based on the following assumptions:
Common Assumptions
1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are in tidal operation from July 1. One gate remains closed. The gates will cease operation on August 29.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 971 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 440 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 445 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 22662 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 21750 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 7174 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 7180 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4181 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to  4200 cfs to the end the forecast period.
9. The Middle River barrier is in tidal operation from June 10. The Middle River barrier weir was raised 1ft on August 13.
10. The Old River near Tracy barrier is in tidal operation from June 10.
11. The Grant Line Canal barrier is in tidal operation from July 18.