Thanks much for the report. It is interesting to note that the weather prediction was for clear skies, but you encountered snow and white-out. Your low temperature was a good 15 degrees higher than what was being predicted.
The mountains make their own weather!
edit: hmmm...
this link shows the low temps at Cottonwood Lakes. For each night:
Fri 11/5 23
Sat 11/6 24
Sun 11/7 27
Mon 11/8 28