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Holiday Valley Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, January, December · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed March 29
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Holiday Valley
Lifts
13
Skiable area
290 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.
Season vs Historic
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 154cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 167cm full-season avg
154cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
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 Season Snowfall
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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 | 22cm | 11 days | 3cm | 11cm | 6cm |
| December | 37cm | 19 days | 13cm | 25cm | 7cm |
| January | 41cm | 22 days | 21cm | 37cm | 8cm |
| February | 33cm | 18 days | 26cm | 39cm | 8cm |
| March | 26cm | 14 days | 16cm | 32cm | 7cm |
| April | 13cm | 7 days | 2cm | 12cm | 6cm |
| May | 1cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
34 days scored, from 22 Feb
39
Best Day
17 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3622 Feb1cm
- 3323 Feb3cm
- 3224 Feb4cm
March 2026
- 3917 Mar7cm
- 3114 Mar4cm
- 3118 Mar3cm
February scored highest for Holiday Valley in 2025-26. Based on 34 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
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.
