FYI From the observatory site
Well the results of this past storm in the Ravines and the upper cone of Mt. Washington were impressive. I can't remember the first significant storm of the season ever producing as many substantial snowfields, that in my opinion, are here to stay. Due to the warm weather during the previous week snowfall on open rock is in the process of melting quickly, such as on the Headwall and Bowl of Tuckerman Ravine. But in areas that have substantial grass and scrub and are in the lee of NW winds, like Left Gully, picked up copious amounts of new snow. Although Left Gully picked up by far the most snow in Tuckerman other high lee locations with E through S aspects received nice pillows of snow as well. The top of Hillmans, Right Gully, and Right Right Gully (Lobster Claw), are some good examples of new snow pockets. Moving over to Huntington Ravine I was quite impressed. In addition to Left Gully the presence of cornices over Yale, Damnation, and even high over Henderson Ridge surprised me. O'Dell's, Central, Yale, and Damnation all filled in quite well and from a distance look close to viable snow climbs. However, I would be patient as I am positive many areas possess a thin veneer of snow over rock. The main fact for early season climbers clambering to get out to remember is there is literally NO ICE at all. Do not expect to protect anything with ice gear. We are just getting into cold weather and the mountain has a fair amount of running water so patience will payoff eventually.