I live in Minnesota and this jacket is an incredibly warm jacket.  In fact, I am not able to wear it to work because I walk the skyways and it's too warm!  The hood is awesome.  The jacket is very well made inside and out.  I can not picture this jacket ripping or wearing out anytime soon.  The elastic around the arms and waist help keep those cool winds out!  I would recommend this jacket to anyone.  The sizing seemed to match what I have had from other manufacturers.  So I was happy with the size.