Local ski area

Alta Sierra Ski Resort

Kern County, California

Operating status not confirmedOpen to the publicOfficial website
Operating status not confirmed. Check with the operator before planning a visit.

About Alta Sierra Ski Resort

Lift-served downhill skiing at a local or community hill, including rope-tow areas.

  • Small ski area in the Greenhorn Mountains on Sequoia National Forest land under a special use permit, about 50 miles east of Bakersfield.
  • The Forest Service page lists the site as closed and was updated August 24, 2026.
  • Has a designated tubing park.

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Season

Usual season
Late December to March, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (Forest Service page)
2026-27 announced opening
Not yet announced
2026-27 announced closing
Not yet announced
Today's conditions
Check the official site for lifts, trails and snow

Season dates from www.fs.usda.gov. Opening dates depend on snow.

Terrain and facilities

Terrain stats are not published for Alta Sierra Ski Resort.

Skiing here: Downhill skiing, Snowboarding.

Amenities: Snow tubing.

Weather forecast

Today
51°F · Mostly Sunny · 11% precip.
Tonight
41°F · Partly Cloudy · 11% precip.
Saturday
48°F · Light Rain · 75% precip.
Saturday Night
42°F · Light Rain · 94% precip.
Sunday
43°F · Light Rain Likely · 70% precip.
Sunday Night
37°F · Partly Cloudy · 6% precip.

National Weather Service forecast near the general location (approximate) (about 5,692 ft), issued recently. Summit weather can differ. Full forecast at weather.gov

Snow report: see the official site for current snowfall, base depth and grooming.

Sources and verification

Checked against the operator's or land manager's site. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

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