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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,838 feet

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

GPS Coordinates: 45.4709515, -121.8653567

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 9:50PM PDT until April 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 9:50 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-60% chance for snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour along highway 26 near Government Camp, with the highest chances occurring between 3-6 AM Thursday.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

Freeze Watch issued April 1 at 9:44PM PDT until April 3 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 9:44 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 possible. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, Upper Hood River Valley, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and Lane County Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Frost Advisory issued April 1 at 9:44PM PDT until April 3 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 9:44 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Portland Metro Hills, Central Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Willapa Hills, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 10 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Frost Advisory issued April 2 at 5:31AM PDT until April 3 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 5:31 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Portland Metro Hills, Central Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Willapa Hills, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Freeze Watch issued April 2 at 5:31AM PDT until April 3 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 5:31 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 possible. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, Upper Hood River Valley, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and Lane County Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.