Station Name: BULL RUN RIVER AT LOWER FLUME NR BRIGHTWOOD, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,838 feet / 865 meters

Nearest Address:
Zigzag Ranger Station
Brightwood, OR 97049
Multnomah County

GPS Coordinates: 45.4709515, -121.8653567

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued December 23 at 1:57PM PST until December 24 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Tue December 23, 2025, 1:57 PM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Saturated soils from recent rains could result in downed trees. Tree branches could be blown down. Isolated to locally widespread power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak winds will occur for only 1-3 hours at any given location with gusts of 25-40 mph lasting for another 2-3 hours after. Peak winds will begin in Lane county, moving north into SW Washington through the advisory timeframe. There's a 10% chance of peak wind gusts 60-70 mph through the advisory area.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and other objects that can easily blow around.

Wind Advisory issued December 24 at 4:38AM PST until December 24 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:38 AM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak winds will occur for only 1 to 3 hours at any given location with gusts of 20 to 40 mph lasting for another 2 to 3 hours after. Peak winds will begin in Lane county, moving north into Southwest Washington through the advisory time frame. There is a 10 percent chance of peak wind gusts 55 to 70 mph through the advisory area.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects such as garbage cans and other objects that can easily blow around.

Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 1:33PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon December 22, 2025, 1:33 PM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT IN AFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM WEDNESDAY... Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30-35 mph expected (60-80% confidence). Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 12:08PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon December 22, 2025, 12:08 PM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 4:00 AM

...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY... A return of an active weather pattern with an associated atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most notably over the Washington Cascades. Light rain favored, with amounts up to 0.5 inches (40-60% confidence) at the Cascade crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations. Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to be 2-5 inches (60-80% confidence). *For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton *Current road conditions can be found at tripcheck.com *Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter

Special Weather Statement issued December 23 at 12:39PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue December 23, 2025, 12:39 PM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:15 PM

...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY... A return of an active weather pattern with an associated atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most notably over the Washington Cascades. Light rain favored, with amounts up to 0.5 inches (40-60% confidence) at the Cascade crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations. Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to be 2-4 inches (60-80% confidence). *For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton *Current road conditions can be found at tripcheck.com *Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter

Special Weather Statement issued December 23 at 12:08PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue December 23, 2025, 12:08 PM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT IN AFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM WEDNESDAY... South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30-40 mph expected (70-90% confidence) with gusts to near 45 mph along the higher elevations. Cross winds are expected through the I-84 corridor during this time. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued December 24 at 12:48AM PST until December 24 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 12:48 AM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued December 24 at 12:48AM PST until December 24 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 12:48 AM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon, John Day Basin, and Ochoco-John Day Highlands. * WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 24 at 9:54AM PST until December 24 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 9:54 AM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility as low as one-quarter mile in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...North Central Oregon. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM PST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Wind Advisory issued December 24 at 9:54AM PST until December 24 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 9:54 AM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility as low as one-quarter mile in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...North Central Oregon. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM PST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Wind Advisory issued December 24 at 9:54AM PST until December 24 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 9:54 AM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Oregon and John Day Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 4:52AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:52 AM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 11:00 PM

A return of an active weather pattern with an associated atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades. As snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet, Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to be less than one 1 inch (60-80% confidence). However, additional snows are possible Thursday night and Friday with expected amounts around 2 to 3 inches at Santiam Pass. *For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton *Current road conditions can be found at tripcheck.com *Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter