At around 8900' in this same area (south aspect) the HS was about 50cms, and there was a lot more faceting happening mid snowpack there.
This snow in this profile was remarkable hard, and though not in an obvious wind drift, there was a significant east wind effect during the last major snowfall event (early Nov.), and likely drifted this area (typically uncommon in this exact location.)
Sunset Peak and other easterly aspects in upper Sheep Creek, above about 9300', looked wind affected.