Went for a wander up Goat Track and over Macdui today, then down to Etchachan and Loch Avon and back up Coire Raibert. Hells Lum area icing up quickly! Some photos here if anyone interested:
https://www.facebook.com/gmsmith99/posts/10154463479785865
Generally though....it's not quite the "all mountains in full winter condition" that MWIS were suggesting. Yes, it's wintry and it was baltic at times, but the old snow from last weekend is all but gone.
New stuff is powdery fluff.
Turf open to elements seems pretty solid.
Turf under new snow is "moist" to say the least...
Ice forming quickly in places.
Teams out in Lochan and Sneachda (Lochan seemed to be the popular choice mind you!)
Snowed up rock seemed to be order of the day.
None of the gullies in Sneachda looked to be complete, lots of rock on show, could be quite spicy for those who are feeling adventurous!
Goat track and Coire Raibert path were definitely on the icy side, crampons advised (certainly for descending anyway)
Day one of winter done, here's hoping my feet don't hurt like this after all of them!!!