Mt Holiday Ski Area snow report
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Mt Holiday Ski Area
Mt Holiday Ski Area is a family-friendly ski resort located in Michigan. The resort has 16 runs and three chairlifts, with the best trails being Blackout and Avalanche. Interesting fact: In the early 1950s, the ski area was built by a group of volunteers who cleared the land using two truckloads of dynamite. For beginners, the best suggestion is to try out the Bunny Hill, which offers a gentle slope perfect for learning. The best apres ski bar is the Chute, which offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. Overall, Mt Holiday Ski Area offers a fun skiing experience for all levels and is a must-visit for anyone in the area.
Terrain mix: Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Mt. Holiday Ski Area in Michigan include:
1. The ski resort is located in the Traverse City area, which is known for its rolling hills and scenic views of Grand Traverse Bay.
2. Mt. Holiday itself is a small hill with a vertical drop of about 200 feet, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
3. The resort features 16 ski runs, ranging from easy green runs to more challenging black diamond runs, as well as a terrain park for freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
4. The mountain is serviced by two chairlifts, providing quick and easy access to the top of the slopes.
5. The resort offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for locals and visitors looking for a fun day on the slopes.
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 ILN.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mt Holiday Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Traverse City State Park Campground
- Traverse City State Park
- Arbutus No. 4 - State Forest
- Arbutus Number Four State Forest Campground
- Schecks Place - State Forest
- Scheck's Place State Forest Campground
Fishing spots
- Boardman Lake
- Boardman River
- Kids Creek
- East Arm Grand Traverse Bay
- Elk River
- West Arm Grand Traverse Bay
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 Mt Holiday Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mt Holiday Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mt Holiday Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Mt Holiday Ski Area 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 Mt Holiday Ski Area?
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 Mt Holiday Ski Area?
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 Mt Holiday Ski Area.