Station Name: FIR CREEK NEAR BRIGHTWOOD, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,581 feet

Nearest Address:
NF-1211
Brightwood, OR 97019
Multnomah County

GPS Coordinates: 45.48011889, -122.0256385

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 22 at 1:01PM PST until January 23 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable. Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:01PM PST until January 23 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, especially if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area. To see if an Air Quality Alert is in effect for your area, go to www.weather.gov/pqr and left-click your location on the homepage map display. Alternatively, you could also type your location into the search bar found on the top-left hand side of the homepage. From there, you will see an Air Quality Alert listed at the top if one is in effect for your location; you can click the alert to read more details if applicable. Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:01PM PST until January 23 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade Foothills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 11:53PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:53 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

Pockets of freezing fog are being observed via webcams between Shaniko and north of Redmond on US 97. Visibilities as low as one quarter mile or less in freezing fog is expected to persist until the early morning hours, leading to the potential for slick roadways - especially across bridges and overpasses. If you encounter dense fog, slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow for extra space between your vehicle and those around you.