Check out Curated Experts' top most recommended winter sports jackets for women. Note, however, that we don't believe in "best of" lists here at Curated – everyone is different and we believe in finding the best gear for you and not generally for the masses. Don't forget to chat with a Winter Sports Expert here on Curated for free, personalized recommendations on the best jacket for your needs.
- The North Face Women's ThermoBall™ Eco Snow Triclimate® Jacket
- Dakine Women's Barrier GORE-TEX® 2L Shell Jacket
- Volcom Women's Fawn 2L Insulated Jacket
- 686 Women's Lightbeam 2L Insulated Jacket
- Decathlon Women's Snb 500 Insulated Jacket
- Volcom Women's Strayer 2L Insulated Jacket
- Mountain Hardwear Women's FireFall/2™ Insulated Jacket
- Roxy Women's Meade Shell Jacket
- Roxy Women's Billie Hooded Snow Jacket
- DC Women's Liberate Snowboard Insulated Jacket · 2022
The North Face Women's ThermoBall™ Eco Snow Triclimate® Jacket
This jacket is super versatile. It has an insulated inner layer, a waterproof and windproof outer shell, and they can either be worn separate or together making for 3 different jacket systems! Features include a helmet compatible hood, underarm vents for when you get too warm, tons of zippered pockets for stashing items, a snap-away powder skirt, and more! Affordable price for 3 jackets!
Dakine Women's Barrier GORE-TEX® 2L Shell Jacket
Classic PNW company with another classic jacket in their lineup! Are you after a ton of days this season? Variable conditions throughout the year got your kit getting a little wet? Don't sweat it, the Barrier has you covered from peak to park, backcountry mission to casual groomer laps and everything in between. 2L GORE-TEX will keep you dry, even when riding the Cascade Cement and just about anywhere else, comes with an attached powder skirt, sleeve pass pocket, adjustable hood, storm-flap access zip media pocket, chest vents and a potential for the best times on the mountain!
High quality and great durability. GORE-TEX has the best waterproofing and breathability you can get. This coat will keep you dry in a downpour. Zip vents for great heat regulation and great pocket lay out. This is a shell and will need base layers for warmth, which is the best option for heat regulation.
This is a fantastic 2-layer jacket that has a GORE-TEX outer shell meaning that you are guaranteed to stay dry no matter the weather. This jacket comes with plenty of pockets for your pass, phone, and all the miscellaneous mountain necessities. It also has ventilation zippers and an adjustable hood.
Volcom Women's Fawn 2L Insulated Jacket
If you're looking for toasty warmth that's paired with fierce style in a longer thigh-length parka style for extra protection when you're sitting on those icy chair lifts, then this is the move to make! Fully-featured, warmly insulated with 80g fill and lined with soft tafetta lining.
This jacket has a slightly longer style to it, but not too long where it will hinder your movements on the slopes. It has a synthetic insulation to ensure your warmth, as well as a waterproof shell. It has an adjustable cinch hood, zippered vents, and secure outer pockets.
10k waterproof and 10k breathable jacket with insulation and taped seams!
686 Women's Lightbeam 2L Insulated Jacket
Waterproof with a powder skirt and helmet compatible hood! And it is insulated!
Decathlon Women's Snb 500 Insulated Jacket
Warm with recycled synthetic insulation. The completely waterproof and breathable JKT 500 jacket features plenty of storage, a snow skirt, and a fully adjustable hood.
Volcom Women's Strayer 2L Insulated Jacket
A winter go-to, this Strayer Jacket flaunts V-Science Supreme Twill fabric with 80g insulation to keep things cozy. An ergonomic slim profile with minimal contouring makes for a distinctly subtle silhouette that brings plenty of tech to the table. 10k/10k waterproofing and breathability. Taffeta lined, critically taped seams, Super Suede chin guard, adjustable powder skirt, goggle pocket.
Mountain Hardwear Women's FireFall/2™ Insulated Jacket
Waterproof, insulated, powder skirt, and comes with a helmet compatible hood,
Roxy Women's Meade Shell Jacket
Another great jacket by Roxy, lightweight and warm and made from recycled materials, great for the environment! The Meade is a very lightweight, well insulated jacket. Don't worry about overheating, this jacket features underarm vents! The faux fur lining on the hood is also removable.
Roxy Women's Billie Hooded Snow Jacket
Fully waterproof and insulated jacket that has a nice female specific fit. Adjustable hood, powder skirt, lots of storage pockets, and pit zips round out this nicely appointed jacket.
DC Women's Liberate Snowboard Insulated Jacket · 2022
Comfy stretch fabric to maintain mobility, 15k/15k wind and waterproofing to keep you warm and dry regardless of the conditions! 80g insulation in the body for a great warmth with underarm vents for the warmer days!
Roxy Women's Jet Ski Shell Jacket
This jacket is for those looking for a slim cut but something that's not too tight. The jacket is finished with a polyester plain weave fabric with Roxy's DryFlight technology for better waterproofing. The eco insulation makes for a warm and snug fitting jacket.
Roxy Women's Stated Shell Jacket
15,000 mil waterproofing with vents and lots of warmth. Removable powder skirt.
Picture Organic Women's Exa Insulated Jacket
Waterproof and breathable recycled polyester shell and body mapped thermal insulation combine for a great jacket! Fully taped seams, waterproof zippers, underarm vents, adjustable hem and cuffs, and a helmet compatible hood!
The North Face Women's Thermoball ECO Insulated Jacket
Warm synthetic layer that will still loft and provide warmth when wet. Layer under a shell and over a base layer for a complete and efficient system to tackle any weather.
A slim fit insulated jacket that packs into the chest pocket for compact storage.
Airblaster Women's Stay Wild Parka 2L Insulated Snowboard Jacket
A fully insulated jacket option with 80g of ultra-warm synthetic insulation. A 2L midweight that is tops in breathability and waterproofing and is among the most ergonomic fits. It's an adjustable hoodie with a flat lace draw cord. For fans of the parka-style jacket looking for extra coverage. A prime option with lots of features and pockets and a hem that falls somewhere on the thigh for a trendy look.
Volcom Women's Fern Insulated GORE-TEX® 2L Pullover
A great warm option for someone looking for the warmth of a puffy with the look of a shell on the outside. 80 grams of insulation will keep you toasty even with light layers underneath. This is a pullover style.
Flylow Women's Lucy 3L Shell Jacket
Flylow is known for their durable products! Water-repellent coating is going to keep you nice and dry while the lightweight nature of this jacket means you can layer appropriately underneath for whatever the weather is that day. It's also go pit zips. The fabric has a slight stretchiness to it so that it'll move with you as you ski.
A 50/50 inbounds and backcountry jacket. This features a Tactic 3L softshell that works just as hard as a hardshell in the elements but as buttery soft and stretchy as a softshell. Definitely a rugged shell jacket, but no insulation.
This jacket is lightweight but still insulated enough to keep you warm. Not a windbreaker/shell type jacket; more of a hybrid! Rated very well for waterproofing, and pretty solid for temperature. Worth checking out!
Picture Organic Women's U16 Insulated Jacket
- Moisture wicking thermal dry system.
- Coremax lining reduces cold spots.
- Secure internal zipped pocket.
- Internal snow skirt.
- Goggle wipe included.
- Drop tail hem with adjustable drawcord.
Women looking for a shell with a sleek design with taped seams and closable pit vents for when it gets too hot.
2-layer insulated shell style with taped seams, 20k waterproofing, thumb loops, moisture wicking, and pit-zips.
The North Face Women's Clementine Triclimate® Jacket
A warm insulating puffy jacket inside with a thinner waterproof outer shell! Perfect for any weather and any temperature!
Mountain Hardwear Women's Stretch Ozonic™ Shell Jacket
A high-performance jacket made by one of the most trusted brands in the winter outerwear game! This one is incredibly light, the DryQ waterproofing laminate keeps you dry even in a torrential downpour, and the 40-denier nylon fabric is made in a 4-way stretch patterning that allows this to move with you when you need it the most.
Obermeyer Women's Tuscany II Jacket
Great insulation to keep you nice and warm. The integrated powder skirt keeps warmth in and snow out and the internal stretch cuffs prevent snow and wind from coming up your sleeves. Removable hood, 2 way adjustable hood, removable fur lined collar, hand and pass pockets, fleece chin warmer, detachable goggle cloth, and interior electronics pocket.
Roxy Women's Meade Jacket
This coat doesn't have the highest waterproof rating, but at 10k, it will most likely be heavy duty enough for Colorado. Howeever, it makes up for it in warmth, providing 120 grams of insulation around the body. If you are worried about being cold, this jacket has your back!
686 Women's Athena Insulated Jacket
Jacket with a female-specific fit and full-on features at a great price point. 10K waterproofing, InfiLOFT insulation, helmet-compatible hood, powder skirt, and lots of pockets make this a great ski jacket for a variety of conditions!
The North Face Women's Tanager Jacket
A sweet anorak style jacket from The North Face! One of the most respected brands with a waterproof and warm jacket that will keep all of the snow out of your bibs!
Flylow Women's Sarah 2L Insulated Jacket
This jacket has a 10k/10k membrane, a bit of insulation, comes in a wide variety of rad colors, large underarm vents, powder skirt, helmet-compatible hood, and wrist gaskets. This jacket has a bit of stretch to avoid restricting movement.
Roxy Women's Snowstorm Insulated Jacket
Recycled lining made from plastic bottles! Faux fur is also removeable. I like Roxy jackets a lot because of their style and Dryflight technology!
Roxy Women's Dusty Rose Insulated Jacket
Women who want to ski in any condition - from sunny skies to blistering winds! Has DryFlight technology and PrimaLoft R Gold Luxe Insulation which is great to keep you dry and comfortable in the snow. It has a tailored fit with a feminine waist and hip-hitting hem, so this won't look like one of those baggy snowboard coats. It's lining is made of ultra lightweight polyester taffeta and also comes with a tuck-away powder skirt system so you have the option of using the skirt in deep snow or putting it away on warmer days on groomed runs!
FW Women's CATALYST 2L Insulated Jacket
Freestyle expression meets superior technicality. Modern cuts appeal to even the most style-conscious freeskiers while waterproofing, bonded seams, and a protective hood battle the nasty elements. The women's CATALYST 2-layer Jacket is warm, breathable, and eco-forward, thanks to PrimaLoft insulation made from 80% post-consumer recycled content. 100% seam sealed. 15k waterproofing.
Rab Women's Khroma Kinetic Shell Jacket
Fully waterproof, breathable shell for keeping the elements out in the harshest terrain but unlike other shells, this one remains soft and pliable. This makes it not only easier to ski, hike, or climb in but also looks incredibly sleek while remaining durable.
The North Face Women's Powderflo FUTURELIGHT™ Shell Jacket
Awesome jacket from TNF that features their innovatie FutureLight material, which is waterproof and windproof, all day long. Will be great to pair with other layers for a versatile warmth system depending on the day's conditions.
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