Best time to ski Holiday Valley
For the best snow, ski Holiday Valley in January, February, and December. Those months bring 67% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Holiday Valley snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 2,250 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Holiday Valley's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, February, and December get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Holiday Valley season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Holiday Valley?
For the best snow, ski Holiday Valley in January, February, and December. Those months bring 67% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Holiday Valley?
January is typically the snowiest month at Holiday Valley, with about 25% of the season's snow.
Does Holiday Valley have good snow in December?
December brings about 20% of Holiday Valley's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Holiday Valley getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Holiday Valley is forecast to get 0.2" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #64 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Wednesday, Nov 11 with 0.2". Right now at mid-mountain it's 49°F, clear sky, with 5 mph wind.