Holiday Valley Resort Snow Report
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Holiday Valley Resort
Holiday Valley Resort in New York is a premier ski resort with 60 slopes and trails, offering something for every level. Their newly expanded beginner area, with a magic carpet and gentle slopes, is perfect for those just starting out. The best trails include the Mardi Gras and the Wall, both offering thrilling experiences for intermediate and advanced skiers. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was the first ski resort in the U.S. to host a snowboarding competition. For après ski, the Ellicottville Brewing Company is a must-visit with its wide selection of craft beers and delicious food.
Terrain mix: Holiday Valley Resort in New York is located in the Allegheny Mountains, specifically within the Allegheny Plateau region. The resort is situated in the town of Ellicottville, New York, and the surrounding area features several prominent mountain ranges and aspects that contribute to the resort's topography and terrain.
Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Holiday Valley Resort include:
1. Allegheny Mountains: Holiday Valley Resort is located within the Allegheny Mountains, a region known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The mountains in this range provide a stunning backdrop for the ski resort and offer a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding.
2. Tannenbaum Lodge: This lodge is located at the base of the Tannenbaum Express quad chairlift, which provides access to the resort's ski slopes. The lodge offers dining options, ski rentals, and ticket sales, making it a convenient starting point for a day on the slopes.
3. Mardi Gras: This area of the resort features a variety of intermediate and advanced ski runs, as well as a terrain park for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. The slopes in this area offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and are popular with experienced skiers and riders.
4. Sunrise Mountain: This area of the resort features a mix of beginner and intermediate ski runs, making it ideal for families and beginners looking to improve their skills. The slopes in this area offer gentle terrain and wide-open runs, making it a great place to learn how to ski or snowboard.
Overall, Holiday Valley Resort offers a diverse range of terrain and mountain aspects, making it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The resort's location in the Allegheny Mountains provides a unique and scenic backdrop for winter sports enthusiasts.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS BUF.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Holiday Valley Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Ccc Camp Seneca
- Red House - Allegany State Park
- Arrowhead Camping
- Cain Hollow (Quaker Area) - Allegany State Park
- Highbanks Campground
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Holiday Valley Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Holiday Valley Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Holiday Valley Resort
Where does the snow data for Holiday Valley Resort come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Holiday Valley Resort?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Holiday Valley Resort?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Holiday Valley Resort.