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Holiday Valley ski resort

North America

Holiday Valley

Projected to open November 29, 2026

Best months to book: February, January, December · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Nov 29 — closed March 29

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Updated: Oct 12, 10:01 PM•Weather at base: 466m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Nov 29

Holiday Valley is projected to open November 29, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, January, December. Best weeks: 22 Feb–28 Feb, 15 Mar–21 Mar, 8 Mar–14 Mar.Nov3Dec2Jan1FebMarOpens 29 NovCloses 29 Mar

Best months to book

  1. #1February33cm avg · last season 27
  2. #2January41cm avg
  3. #3December37cm avg

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 27
  2. #2 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 24.9
  3. #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 17.2

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

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Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:01 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Projected to open Nov 29

Projected to open November 29, 2026

60 runs · 13 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

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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.

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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.
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.