I've now worn my coat commuting through a Noreaster, and I am very satisfied with it's performance. The hood stayed on my head despite high winds, thanks to the two snaps across my neck. I was warm and the wind didn't get through the coat, thanks to the fur lined collar, the cuffs and the snaps.
The coat is nicely tailored and is smaller at the waist so I don't look like a paper bag. I love the gunmetal color. I have not experienced any difficult with the zipper as mentioned in other reviews.