Departed the trailhead around 0830 with S2 snow that continued for several hours, abating to S1 and finally slowing to S- around 1300. Precip was largely small grained graupel turning to rimed stellars, accumulating about 10cm by the early afternoon. Fully overcast, with visibility at half a mile or less. Wind was light, occasionally moderate, but had no problem gusting to strong with little warning or provocation. Wind direction was variable, covering everything from W to N to E during the course of the day. Given the wind, we kept it low elevation, topping out at 7100ft.