Lots of sunshine. The trail is clear all the way to the top on the standard route except for a few small sections (50' or less) that have packed snow that is level and easily crossable with regular shoes. The traverse to Torreys is also totally clear. The couloirs still have a moderate amount of snow, which is getting slick by 8-9am. Nobody has been brave enough to glissade down the chutes yet and there are still cornices blocking the entry, so expect to hoof it down. The connection between Torreys and the lower portion of the Grays trail still has several hundred feet of snow and is slick. It doesn't *need* traction, but it's smart to at least have poles when crossing it. There's plenty of water available on the trail still up to to the first plateau before you really start climbing. After that, dry except for snow fields. Lots of mountain goats on the mountain today, keep your eyes peeled.
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