Route is in overall good condition.
Snow is getting squishy, but there's still plenty lot of it. Definitely recommend shoe traction - chains were good enough for me, but those in my group with crampons were certainly not complaining. Gaiters were unnecessary.
Cornice is in very dangerous shape so stay way back. For the best views, skirt east along the summit for a couple of minutes when you get up there.
Decent crevasse forming in one of the main glissade lines so be aware.
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