"AvalancheA slab of unstable snow broke away today, causing a small avalanche on The Wall at Holiday Valley Ski Resort, located in Western New York. The ski resort is located approximately one hour south of Buffalo, New York, and gets frequently hit with lake effect snow from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario just to the north and South of Holiday Valley."
"The Wall is one of the steepest runs in the East, with a slope steepness between 35 and 39 degrees. A slab of snow on The Wall broke away and slid down the double diamond slope, with no reports of anyone being injured and no damage to any infrastructure at the resort. The resort has received 62 inches of snow this season as of Monday, and the National Weather Service forecasts heavy snow over parts of the Lakes Erie and Ontario coastline on Monday night into Tuesday."
"Holiday Valley officially opened the 2025-2026 season 10 days ago on Friday, December 5, with a total of 31 inches of snowfall at that time. It has received an additional 31 inches since then, with more snow forecasted this week. With prime ski conditions and more snow on the way, Holiday Valley continues to offer excellent skiing and riding this season. Visitors are encouraged to check the resort's snow report and trail status for the latest updates."
Holiday Valley Ski Resort, about one hour south of Buffalo, received frequent lake-effect snow from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The Wall, a steep double-diamond run with slopes between 35 and 39 degrees, experienced a small avalanche when a slab of unstable snow broke away and slid down the slope. There were no reported injuries and no infrastructure damage. The resort has totaled 62 inches of snow this season so far and opened the 2025–2026 season on December 5. Freeze-thaw cycles can leave fresh snow on hard-packed frozen layers, creating slab instability. More heavy snow is forecast along the lakeshores.
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