If you're on the hunt for a winter sports jacket under $250, check out Curated Experts' top most recommended ski and snowboard jackets within this budget. 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. Be sure to chat with a Winter Sports Expert here on Curated for free, personalized advice on the best snow jacket for your needs.
- Burton Men's Covert 2L Jacket
- Flylow Men's Knight Shell Jacket
- Quiksilver Men's Mission Solid Jacket
- Volcom Men's 17Forty Insulated Jacket
- Quiksilver Men's Horizon Insulated 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
- Quiksilver Men's Fairbanks Jacket
Burton Men's Covert 2L Jacket
Staying warm but thin enough where you won't bake on a hot day.

Keeping warm but light enough for warmer days. Lots of pockets!









Flylow Men's Knight Shell Jacket
This 3-layer freeride jacket has 10K/10K waterproofing and breathability, with 14 inch pit zips for when you really need to dump heat fast.

Quiksilver Men's Mission Solid Jacket
These have 10k waterproofing to keep the wearer warm and dry on chilly days. This jacket has a three-way adjustable hood and an added powder skirt that will help to keep the snow out even on the deepest days.

Volcom Men's 17Forty Insulated Jacket
Any weather! This is 60g/40g down insulated, and has a 10k waterproof membrane.

Quiksilver Men's Horizon Insulated Jacket
15k of waterproofing to keep you high and dry! Has PrimaLoft black ECO insulation that keeps this jacket nice and warm. This jacket also features a good amount of recycled material that is sustainably sourced, so that is a great bonus as well! Has internal gaiters as well with thumb holes.

Streetwear style meets the park and backcountry, this 15k waterproofing jacket will keep you warm and dry on the slopes or around town.

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.

Quiksilver Men's Fairbanks Jacket
Three-way adjustable hood and cuffs for extra comfort with handwarmer pockets to keep you nice and warm when the gloves come off. A jacket-to-pant attachment system to keep all the snow out. Internal mesh goggle pockets and lined underarm vents for springtime air.

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,

Quiksilver Men's Raft Insulated Hooded Snow Jacket
10K Waterproofing.
Warmflight insulation - 80g body, 60g sleeves and hood.
Recycled polyester fabric.
Powder skirt.

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.

Decathlon Men's SNB 500 Insulated Jacket
Great overall jacket with 15k waterproofing at a price point you can't beat. Features a longline fit for great movement, five pockets, adjustable cuffs and hood, light weight and warm faux down fill.

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 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 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.

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.

Picture Organic Men's Naikoon Insulated Jacket
2 layer waterproofing and a DWR finish means this jacket goes as hard as you do when the weather hits. Fully featured with eco friendly insulation, pit zips, a powder skirt, ergonomic hood, and wrist gaiters. Even has an adjustable hem to add more coverage if needed.

Obermeyer Men's Chandler Shell Jacket
This is a hardshell jacket that is completely waterproof and windproof! It has so many features I don't even know where to start! Adjustable cuffs and hood, huge underarm vents for warmer days, stretch fabric to maintain mobility, tons of pockets for storage, fleece chin warmer at the top of the zipper for the really cold days. Really everything and more that you want in a jacket!

The North Face Men's ThermoBall™ Eco Insulated Jacket
Great to wear under your jacket on a cold day or wear it on the outside on a sunny day.

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!

FW CATALYST 2L Insulated Jacket
Freestyle inspired jacket with top notch black-eco insulation and waterproofness so you stay warm, dry, and out there no matter what the forecast says. This one just has style written all over it, two over sized pockets in the front, the softest quilted nylon yarn liner inside, fitted wrist-gaiters and hoodie, removable powder skirt, and complete adjustability from top to bottom. More room for movement, and a longer hip-length drop-tail look somewhere between a regular coat and a parka style jacket that never goes out of style. If you like to hit the terrain park you'll be glad you picked this one up, it doesn't ride up at the hemline and just moves with your body in motion naturally. Fully taped, awesome jacket!

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.

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!

Picture Organic Men's U11 Insulated Jacket
Full thermoregulation with this one thanks to the pit zip vents, and packed to the gills with all kinds of cool features like a stretch snow skirt and and a thermal dry system that wicks away sweat! Super warm, waterproof, and good-looking in a pullover style with a quarter zip for a modern fit and look jacket that doesn't quit when the forecast calls for less than ideal conditions! Stylish and easy to get on, this one has everything you'd ever want or need, including wrist gaiters, waterproof zippers, two large chest pockets, PFC-free DWR coating, targeted warmth with 60g of insulation and much much more!

Pullover style jacket. It is a dual layer hardshell with plenty of venting with powder skirt, pass pocket, adjust cuffs, and goggle cleaner. Picture organic combines quality with sustainability.

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