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falconerhk t1_irlpyj4 wrote

I live in Washington State and have lived on the Ohio coast of Lake Erie. You need to buy high quality cold weather gear. Do your research but in my experience Columbia and Patagonia are the longest-lived and have solid ongoing customer support if a garment fails.

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platform__crocs t1_irlrbpz wrote

you neeeeeed cold weather gear. vividly remember 2013/2014 polar vortex. it was -65F w/wind chill. a good coat, gloves/mittens, hat, but also: long underwear. many pairs. oh, and a scraper for your car.

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KBeardo t1_isduuue wrote

Insulated bibs or coveralls are godly when it comes to outside work, snow removal etc.

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Own-Safe-4683 t1_irnulsc wrote

You can get good quality outerwear from LandsEnd or LLBean too. You might not want to go right in and buy a really expensive coat. Figure out what you like/need first. A longer parka or a shoter coat for driving. I have a big parka for sledding with the kids and other outdoor stuff. I prefer a shorter (still covers my rear) warm wool coat that is more comfortable for driving/running errands.

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