I live in Fairbanks, AK, where it frequently gets to 40 degrees below zero.  I prefer cold temperatures so the average person would get more use out of this than me.  There were only a handful of days where it got cold enough for me to use this jacket.  The zipper pull is large enough that you can easily use the zipper with gloves on.

FYI to anyone considering purchasing it... This is an OUTER LAYER.  If you are normally a size Large and wear a Large jacket with just a long sleeved t-shirt, it will feel way too big.