Thank you all for all the advice and suggestions. Was able to successfully summit Mt Whitney on 23rd Oct without any issues. Weather was perfectly fine for all the 17 hours of my hike. It was windy at the summit and was getting cold. I will suggest carrying pair of gloves and a mask to cover your face(nose and ears). There was no need for crampons as the trail is pretty clear of snow and ice. But do check the weather on the day of your hike. Again, thank you all.
