Conditions will change this time of year as temperatures drop and the storm season approaches. The conditions a few days ago might not be what is encountered next week. Climbers need to be prepared for whatever might come, including climbing in snow and ice. The NOAA forecast for late this week shows a chance of snow showers in the Mt. Whitney/Mt. Ritter area.
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php...66#.WeS6tUbn_3g
