So expect some slippery, treacherous travel where thin snow covers rock. The glaciers themself are riddled with exposed crevasses, may have new weak snowbridges, and are difficult to travel. As the past storm indicates, most frontal systems are now likely to cause significant snowfall. Night temperatures are frequently below freezing. Be prepared for inclement weather and possible overnight stay.
Most accidents happen on the descent.
Give yourself enough daylight and energy to pick your way down through loose rock. Opportunities for glissading are limited. At Crescent Glacier, be looking for hard ice and narrow crevasses. Below Crescent Glacier, remember to traverse some to the east to get back to Cold Springs. Human waste bags are now available at the Mt. Adams Ranger Station.