The model run results cover the period October 22 through November 11 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3. They will operate to Priority 2 starting November 1st.

2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are open starting October 11.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two gates are open from October 1 and will be in tidal operation starting October 28, while one gate remains closed.

     All gates will be closed for maintenance operations starting November 4 for ten days.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2232 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 251 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 378 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 9298 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 10150 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 4191 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2400 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 2514 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase 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.