The model run results cover the period December 2 through December 22 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.

3. Suisun Marsh Salinity Control flashboards are in. Two of three gates are in tidal operation starting December 2.

4. San Joaquin River flow at Vernalis is at 1170 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to decrease to 1000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

5. San Joaquin River EC at Vernalis is at 848 umhos/cm at the beginning of the forecast period and is estimated to increase to 967 umhos/cm at the end of the forecast period.

6. Sacramento River flow at Freeport is at 11213 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 9600 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

7. CCFB inflow is at 4291 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 2000 cfs by the end of the forecast period.

8. Export at Jones Pumping Plant is at 1782 cfs at the beginning of the forecast period and is expected to decrease to 900 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.