The model run results cover the period October 8 through October 28 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 starting from October 7, and opened on October 11.

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

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1355 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 418 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 250 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 13174 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 10550 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 5294 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 4500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 4225 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 Middle River barrier weir was raised 1ft on August 13, and lowered by 1ft on September 12 to correct contractor mistake.

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.