Snow not an issue until about 12k. At that point I would advise putting on spikes. There's not really enough snow to posthole on the way up to Belford, but the switchbacks on the mountain itself get a bit slippery. Brought gaiters, did not use them. All the slopes that I personally felt worried about in terms of avalanche danger were very, very dry. Got caught in a mini whiteout/snowstorm on the way down, but it only deposited a slight dusting that had no impact on trail conditions. Road has a bit of snow on it, but that was also not an issue.
Also went on to Oxford. Some slightly deeper snow coming down from Belford, and then once you start going up again there is basically no snow to worry about.
Oh, also, Missouri had much more snow than Belford or Oxford. I personally would have felt a bit nervous doing it in the current conditions.
Met two nice people on the way down who let me tag along with them while visibility was low. Thanks guys, that made me feel much more at ease!
    
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