Birthday touring

Conditions were as expected and as forecast. Skinned up to snake ridge hut in cedar bowl. Some cornices up on the top of the headwall, some had been blown up/off prior to arrival leaving big chunks on the slopes. Wind was high and made conditions very wind affected. Crusty snow below the tree line. Snow became very icy below 1500m. Dug out a hole to see all layers as described in forecast. No hoarfrost could be found.