The model run results cover the period October 29 through November 18 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 3 through October, and 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 are 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 2293 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 275 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 405 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 8556 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 9150 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 4793 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1872 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 was 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.