📷 Holiday Valley
North America
Holiday Valley
Limited · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 34 verified open days
Best months to book: February, January, December · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed March 29
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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2026–27 season
Limited
2025-26 season average
Holiday Valley is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 19 across 34 verified open days.
February
#1 to book
33cm avg · scored 27
January
#2 to book
41cm avg
December
#3 to book
37cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #122 Feb – 28 Febscored 27
- #215 Mar – 21 Marscored 24.9
- #38 Mar – 14 Marscored 17.2
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 22 Feb – 7 Mar. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 04:03 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended March 29, 2026
60 runs · 13 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
701mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
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About Holiday Valley
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.
Read the full resort guide →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.
