Rise Up with Kylie

03/16/2026

Happy Monday! May your day be blessed and your heart be full!

03/16/2026

A new week always feels like a quiet reset.

A moment to pause, notice what’s ahead, and choose what deserves your attention.

03/16/2026

Sunday moments of self-care.

Fresh air, saltwater, time with friends, and a little space to slow down.

03/16/2026

Ending the day with a quiet moment of gratitude.
Wishing you a restful night and a clear start tomorrow.

03/16/2026

Sunday evening reflection:
Take a moment tonight and reflect on your weekend. Sit in the stillness as you prepare for the week ahead.

03/15/2026

One thing I’m learning in my 40s…
listen to what your body needs.

03/15/2026

Post-snow yard clean up yesterday turned into an unexpected upper body workout.

So today I started my morning with mobility and stretching.

A little Sunday self-care.
Day 27 / 30

03/15/2026

What are you bringing with you into this week?

A small pause before the week begins.
A moment to notice what matters and release the rest.

03/15/2026

Mother Nature scheduled a bonus workout yesterday. ❄️

Today is full body recovery.

Day 26 / 30.

03/14/2026

Snowy Saturday morning.
Still no power when we woke up.

So we went for a scenic drive to warm up then stopped for breakfast and much needed coffee.

Came home to find the lights back on.

A good reminder not to take the little things for granted. ❄️

03/14/2026

Sometimes the universe is trying to tell us something.

Today might be one of those days to slow down and listen.

03/14/2026

Our first big snow storm of the year… and this is our state today in a nutshell.

Okay, not really… but for mountain passes, yes. Locally, side roads (and my driveway slick), main roads okay, freeways much better.

UPDATE (3:55 p.m.) The following roads will likely remain CLOSED OVERNIGHT in both directions due to worsening conditions:

- I-90 from North Bend to Ellensburg (MP 34-106)
- US 2 from west of the Summit to Coles Corner (MP 55-85)
- SR 410 from Enumclaw to Greenwater (MP 26-43)

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UPDATE: I-90 is CLOSED in both directions from North Bend to Ellensburg (MP 34-106) AND WILL REMAIN CLOSED OVERNIGHT. The highway has severe compact snow and ice, making for treacherous driving conditions with more weather on the way. Spring storms bring freeze/thaw/freeze conditions, essentially turning I-90 into an ice rink.

Normally, we would bring resources in from the lowlands to assist, but there is snow in those areas and those resources are not available.

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EXPECT CHALLENGING CROSS-STATE TRAVEL TODAY. IF YOU DON'T NEED TO TRAVEL, DON'T.

Conditions change quickly, and I wouldn't rely on this post for the most up-to-date information. Your best bet for real-time conditions is our travel map:
https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/
or mountain pass reports:
https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/

And for those wondering: We haven't a chance to talk to Steve today. He's based in Spokane, and they got some snow, so even if he's not plowing, he's probably making snow angels somewhere. Sleeveless, as always.