I just saw this on FB, posted by Carl N:
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Summitted on 11/8. Perfect summerlike weather and dozens of folks on the trail. Switchbacks had about a foot or more of powder - packed down and not a big hurdle, though it iced up quickly once the sun set, made for a precarious descent. In fact all the trails were ice rinks in the dark, microspikes were a must. Full moon helped with navigation though. Not sure how long this weather will hold, but there may be people summitting on Thanksgiving at this rate.


His pictures are here: Mt Whitney 11/8/14

One of his pictures, on the west side, N of Trail Crest:


To get an idea of temperatures, the Cottonwood Lakes remote station just a few miles south of the Whitney Trail.
(Link is on the Whitney Weather page: Cottonwood Lakes, elev. 10150' 7-day Temperatures

Last edited by Steve C; 11/13/14 03:23 PM. Reason: fixed link