Weather
Windy! 4.5 inches of new snow at Red Mountain Pass measured in the AM. Putney weather station measured speeds in the 40 mph range with gusts in the 60s while I was standing at ridgeline. Poor visibility and generally unpleasant conditions for alpine travel.
Snowpack
Instability was observed in the drifted snow at all elevations. At ridgeline, on an east-facing slope, I observed shooting cracks extending up to 100 feet. I found pockets of drifted snow above treeline up to 1 meter deep. Wind slabs remained soft during travel, but will likely stiffen with extended strong winds and time.