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 December 24 at 1:15PM PST until December 27 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 1:15 PM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...During periods of heavier snow and stronger winds, visibility may be impacted.

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.

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 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