BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) – Alta Sierra Ski Resort announced Thursday that it will open for the first time this season on Sunday. Alta Sierra said 16 inches of new powder fell Wednesday night, on top of about 12 inches of base snow. The lifts will run from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. The ski resort’s owners told Eyewitness News last week that they’re expecting enough winter weather to support a busy season. Path to Full Story on 29 Eyewitness News