The model run results cover the period October 15 through November 4 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 during October 7 - October 11 and remain open from October 11.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are open from October 1. One gate remains closed.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1963 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 299 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 281 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 10124 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 9750 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 0 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 3000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4218 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to  3500 cfs to the end the forecast period.

9. The Middle River barrier is in tidal operation from June 10. The barrier will be breached on November 18.

10. The Old River near Tracy barrier is in tidal operation from June 10. The barrier will be breached on October 29.

11. The Grant Line Canal barrier is in tidal operation from July 18. The barrier will be breached on November 6.