Where is Holiday Valley?

Holiday Valley is a ski resort in the United States.

How high is Holiday Valley?

Holiday Valley runs from a base elevation of 466 m (1,529 ft) to a summit of 701 m (2,300 ft), giving a vertical drop of 235 m (771 ft).

How big is Holiday Valley?

Holiday Valley has 290 acres (117 hectares) of skiable terrain, 60 marked runs and 13 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Holiday Valley?

Holiday Valley is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.

When is ski season at Holiday Valley?

Holiday Valley typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.

How much snow does Holiday Valley get in a typical season?

Holiday Valley averages 180 inches / 457 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Holiday Valley

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Holiday Valley

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Closed for the season

Season ended March 29, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC · informational only

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Closed for the season — closed March 29

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:02 AM•Weather at base: 466m

Overview

Holiday Valley is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 29, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Holiday Valley is a four-season ski resort located in Ellicottville, New York, featuring 60 slopes and trails spread across 290 acres of skiable terrain. The resort offers a welcoming atmosphere suitable for families and groups, with amenities including three base lodges, a variety of dining options, a mountain coaster, and a tubing park. Signature experiences include night skiing, terrain parks, and a full-service spa, making it a versatile destination for both winter sports and relaxation. Holiday Valley stands out for its well-groomed slopes, efficient lift system, and vibrant après-ski scene.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Holiday Valley

Lifts

Skiable area

290 ac

Longest run

1.6 km / 1 mi

Runs by difficulty(60 total)

Beginner

37% of terrain

Intermediate

25% of terrain

Advanced

37% of terrain

Expert

2% of terrain

Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.

Lift fleet

High-speed quad3
Quad chair8
Surface lift2

Snowmaking covers about 95% of terrain.

Resort Info

Summit701m

Base466m

Vertical235m

Lifts13

Runs60

Skiable Area290 acres

Average snowfall180 inches / 457 cm

CountryUnited States

Visit Resort Website →Follow on Instagram →View Trail Map →

Season dates

Season endedMarch 29, 2026

Projected openingNovember 29, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

The Depot – A longtime favorite among locals and visitors, The Depot is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and classic après-ski drinks, making it the go-to spot for unwinding after a day on the slopes at Holiday Valley.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

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8.4km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Holiday Valley El Niño rank & forecast

Holiday Valley ranks #451 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −21% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#451 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −21% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Holiday Valley averaged -21% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -2%, '15-16 -38%, '23-24 -21%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −2%'15-16 −38%'23-24 −21%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Key

What the tiers mean

% vs each resort's own 30-year average in strong El Niño winters.

Tier	Signal	Means
A — Prime terrain	≥ +8%	Historically much snowier than normal.
B — Favored	+3% to +8%	Modest upside vs normal.
C — ENSO-proof	about −3% to +3%	Near-normal snowfall — a hedge, not a jackpot or bust.
D — Late bloomer	−3% to −8%	Often lighter early — aim Feb–Mar.
E — Timing play	≤ −8%	Often lighter overall — aim late winter.

Live Conditions

Holiday Valley Webcams

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Holiday Valley / HDRelay

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Holiday Valley (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 9:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 18 / 110.3mm			Sat, Aug 29 22 / 9			Sun, Aug 30 23 / 140.3mm			Mon, Aug 31 25 / 161.2mm			Tue, Sep 1 28 / 19			Wed, Sep 2 27 / 202.4mm
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Precip (mm)	0	0	0.3	0	0	0	0	0.3	0	0	0	1.2	0	0	0	0	0.6	1.8
Temp (°C)	15	18	14	14	22	14	18	22	16	18	24	19	21	27	21	23	27	22
Wind (km/h)	11	12	5	7	8	4	10	12	7	6	12	4	11	14	9	13	17	18
Gusts (km/h)	24	31	12	15	21	8	21	28	15	12	31	23	27	38	27	34	40	39

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC

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The last completed season totaled ~191 cm. That's 24% above the 5-year average (154 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 14% above the 30-year average (167 cm).

Holiday Valley Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 176cm with an average of 95 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
Month	Avg Snowfall	Snowfall Days	Avg Base Depth	Max Base Depth	Biggest Snowfall
November	21.7cm	11 days	3cm	11cm	5.9cm
December	36.7cm	19 days	13cm	25cm	7.4cm
January	41.1cm	22 days	21cm	37cm	7.8cm
February	33.3cm	18 days	26cm	39cm	7.9cm
March	25.9cm	14 days	16cm	32cm	7.1cm
April	12.9cm	7 days	2cm	12cm	5.7cm
May	0.9cm	1 days	0cm	2cm	1.5cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 29, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Holiday Valley, ERA5 season snowfall median was 189 cm (74 in), about 7% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

189 cm

10 El Niño winters · 7% above median

All-season median

177 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	189 cm	147 cm – 211 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	173 cm	150 cm – 207 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	177 cm	161 cm – 182 cm	2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Holiday Valley

Where is Holiday Valley?: Holiday Valley is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Holiday Valley?: Holiday Valley runs from a base elevation of 466 m (1,529 ft) to a summit of 701 m (2,300 ft), giving a vertical drop of 235 m (771 ft).
How big is Holiday Valley?: Holiday Valley has 290 acres (117 hectares) of skiable terrain, 60 marked runs and 13 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Holiday Valley?: Holiday Valley is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Holiday Valley?: Holiday Valley typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Holiday Valley get in a typical season?: Holiday Valley averages 180 inches / 457 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Holiday Valley in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #451 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -21% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Holiday Valley averaged -21% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -2%, '15-16 -38%, '23-24 -21%. A pattern, not a promise.

Holiday Valley

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(60 total)

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Holiday Valley El Niño rank & forecast

Holiday Valley Webcams

Local Reports

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

Hourly Forecast Detail

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

10-Day Forecast

No bulletin for this mountain

Season vs Historic

Holiday Valley Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Holiday Valley

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