Andesite Peak Observations

I made observations on Andesite Peak today.  A very strong refreeze of the snow surface occurred overnight with well below freezing temperatures early this morning.  Strong NE winds were still present mid morning along ridges keeping it very cold for the morning hours in wind exposed areas.  These NE winds delayed softening of the snow surface on E aspects until late morning/midday.  Snow surface texture in this area is fairly rough with a combination of sun cups and uneven surfaces.  Snowpack melt has limited many terrain options without walking long sections of dirt or using summer trail for access.  The snowpack melt has also exposed many obstacles such as rocks, bushes, down trees, branches, etc.  All of these obstacles have the potential to be partially covered up and hidden by tomorrow's snowfall which could make for a tricky "early season conditions/shallow snowpack" type day.