The is a significant risk of wind gusts of 75 mph or stronger in the yellow area. This includes West Wendover and Cherry Creek in Nevada. 

The entire yellow area has a serious flash flood risk with the higher risks in red. This forecast is valid until 8am Saturday. I urge you not to try to cross flooded areas by foot or by car.  Also, if you live in area that has flooded before or is near a watercourse, prepare a "go kit" so you can evacuate at a moment's notice. 

The moisture associated with a dying Pacific hurricane is going to help cause flash flooding in the Southwest. You can see the remains of Priscilla off the coast of Baja. It contains extremely high levels of atmospheric moisture to be turned into rain.  Until 6am Friday 6 am Friday to 6am Saturday  The red area is a "moderate" risk on the national flash flood forecasting scale. Keep in mind that this is extremely high for Arizona. Take a look: Update: 3:10pm MDT, flash flood watches in effect in green.  Four Arizonans were killed in recent flash flooding in the state. At least three of the four were killed in their automobiles.  In the strongest possible terms, do not try to cross flooded areas by foot or by car!  Unless you live in a relatively low area or close to a watercourse, it might be a good idea to forego unnecessary travel. 

Heavy snow is falling in the Klamath Mountains with a severe blizzard in progress over the Sierra.  Chain laws are in effect but I-80 is still open. Some are expecting it to close later today. Wind gusts of 100+ mph re occurring and snow accumulations will exceed ten feet in places.  Here are the latest warnings: Color code: Orange = blizzard warning Pink = winter storm warning  Gold = high wind warning (50 mph or stronger) Purple = winter weather advisory Dark blue (Colorado) = winter storm watch Magenta = high wildfire danger Editorial comment: Weather science has done an amazing job with this storm with warnings as early as this past Sunday.