UPDATE (Dec. 27, 2016, 7:41 a.m.): Alta Sierra Ski Resort is now open!

The ski resort opened on Monday, December 26 after receiving over 24 inches of snow.

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Alta Sierra Ski Resort will open Monday, December 26 after receiving heavy snow. 

In a Facebook post on the morning of Saturday, December 24, it stated: 

"Merry Christmas Friends I bring great news!!! Alta Sierra Ski Area received over 24" of new snow & it is still snowing hard at 9:30 am today December 24th. We will open ALL runs and ALL lifts on Monday December 26th. Please let all your family & friends know! Ticket office opens at 8:00 am Monday & visit website for up to date news and/or information at www.altasierra.com."

Alta Sierra was only open in 2016 between January 15 and March 1 because of a lack of snow.