The model run results cover the period January 28 through February 17 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2 starting January 1.

2.The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed starting November 18.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. All three gates are in tidal operation starting November 21.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1150 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 1200 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 759 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 747 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 18176 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to increase to 30350 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 2593 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 1800 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3467 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  was breached on November 20.

10.The Old River near Tracy barrier was breached on October 29.

11.The Grant Line Canal barrier was breached on November 2.