Microspikes are going to be needed at minimum, if you are going in the next week.
If you are unfamiliar with MMWT, the route of travel until the trail opens beyond the cables is up the chute, which requires crampons and axe to be done safely. If the trail has been force through the cable, you will still need Microspikes for a while. The 97 Switchbacks on a north wall, more or less and it take while for that to melt off. If you get a map, you'll see what I mean.
Although the 97 Switchbacks is the most fretted about area there are a could of other areas along the trail that will get you to pucker, if you are not properly prepared.
