Cooler conditions bring ice layer to Rainier

The warm & wet precipitation above 10,000' this weekend coupled with the cool down & freezing temperatures has created a icy layer on much of Rainier above the 10,000' level. Due to these ice conditions our last Muir climb deemed the route conditions too icy for a safe summit attempt, & decided to turn around on their summit bid at 12,300'. However, with the warm weather we are having today we expect this ice layer to warm up & for conditions to permit a summit by our group tomorrow.