📷 Holiday Valley
North America
Holiday Valley
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 29, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:04 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
2
2026–27 season
Overview
Holiday Valley is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 29, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:04 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
13
Skiable area
716.6 ac
Longest run
1.6 km / 1 mi
Runs by difficulty(60 total)
Beginner
22
37% of terrain
Intermediate
15
25% of terrain
Advanced
22
37% of terrain
Expert
1
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
Season dates
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
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:04 AM UTC
Base
466m
Temp
19°C
Wind
11.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
584m
Temp
--°C
Wind
13km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
701m
Temp
17.4°C
Wind
11.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Jul 14, 8:04 AM
Today 29 / 17 | Wed, Jul 15 29 / 210.3mm | Thu, Jul 16 26 / 180.3mm | Fri, Jul 17 26 / 16 | Sat, Jul 18 25 / 1621.6mm | Sun, Jul 19 25 / 176.3mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 5.1 | 14.1 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Temp (°C) | 21 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 20 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 26 | 40 | 26 | 24 | 40 | 29 | 20 | 40 | 22 | 19 | 39 | 26 | 42 | 48 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (701m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
⛅
29°
17.4°
19 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
28.7°
21.2°
20 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
26.4°
18.3°
19 km/h
Fri
17
☁️
25.6°
16°
12 km/h
Sat
18
🌦️
24.5°
15.5°
14 km/h
Sun
19
⛈️
24.9°
17.1°
14 km/h
Mon
20
⛈️
21.9°
18°
18 km/h
Tue
21
🌦️
19.9°
17.5°
16 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
21.3°
15.9°
18 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
21.3°
14.8°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (701m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:04 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 154cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 154cm full-season avg
154cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been slightly below the 30-year average, indicating a modest downward trend. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly above both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at 138% and 132% respectively, marking a notable anomaly. This recent spike contrasts with the generally stable but slightly declining pattern observed in the preceding years.
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).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| 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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
