The model run results cover the period December 30 through January 19 and are based on the following assumptions:

Common Assumptions

1. CCFB Gates are operating to Priority 2.
2. The Delta Cross Channel gates are closed.
3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. All three gates are in tidal operation.
4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 2152 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 536 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 720 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.
6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 64801 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 48500 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
7. CCFB inflow is at 1799 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 900 cfs by the end of the forecast period.
8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 3536 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2700 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 28.
11. The Grant Line Canal barrier was breached on November 4.