If you're on the hunt for a winter sports jacket under $500, 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
- Helly Hansen Men's Alpha 3.0 Insulated 3L Jacket
- Volcom Men's 17Forty Insulated Jacket
- Quiksilver Men's Horizon Insulated Jacket
- The North Face Men's ThermoBall™ Eco Snow Triclimate®
- The North Face Women's ThermoBall™ Eco Snow Triclimate® Jacket
- Dakine Women's Barrier GORE-TEX® 2L Shell Jacket
- Flylow Men's Roswell 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.
Helly Hansen Men's Alpha 3.0 Insulated 3L Jacket
Cream-of-the-crop, a bomb-proof jacket designed in the Arctic North of Finland. Fully-featured, insulated ski jacket designed to keep you comfortable on the mountain. Fully waterproof, 4-way stretch allows for exceptional freedom of movement. Lightweight Primaloft insulation minimizes bulk and breathes well to prevent sweat buildup. An insulated chest pocket keeps your phone from freezing up!
2 layers of fabric here make this jacket a great choice for staying warm and staying dry. New pocket designs will keep your phone and battery alive with it's super insulation.
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.
The North Face Men's ThermoBall™ Eco Snow Triclimate®
Zip-in inner liner for those cold day. Outer jacket can be used as shell for warmer days. Inner goggle pocket, pass pocket, outer chest pocket, underarm vents, and over the helmet hood.
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.
Flylow Men's Roswell Jacket
High quality insulated jacket. Has waterproofing, powder skirt, helmet compatible hood, underarm vents, etc. All the things that make for a great quality resort jacket for most conditions.
Unlike the Quantum Pro, this jacket is insulated. Perfect for those colder days or if you don't feel like packing a midlayer.
Mountain Hardwear Men's Firefall/2™ Insulated Jacket
A modern style jacket filled with tons of features. This two-layer waterproof shell fabric with synthetic stretch synthetic and underarm vents will make sure you are warm and dry. A helmet compatible hood with adjustable cords will help project you on those extra harsh weather days. Zippered arm pocket to keep your pass on you and integrated RECCO avalanche rescue reflect for your piece of mind in case you are really pushing your backcountry potential.
A fully-insulated jacket that comes everything you need. It has Thermal Q insulation for greater warmth on the slopes. It also comes with mesh armpit ventilation to allow airflow. There are many pockets in this jacket; hand warming pockets, goggle pocket, ski pass pocket, and two chest pockets! This is a great 2-layer, fully sealed, waterproof jacket for any type of conditions.
Two layer waterproofing keeps you dry while 100g/m2 keeps you warm! All the needed features too: helmet compatible hood, powder skirt, and great storage pockets.
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!
Volcom Men's Brighton Pullover
15k waterproofing makes this jacket water resistant yet breathable and easy to move around in. Pullover to keep all the snow and powder from creeping in. This jacket is designed to keep you riding dry and staying fly!
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,
Flylow Men's Roswell Insulated Jacket
This jacket is built tough to offer all day protection with breathability, and specially engineered fabrics to release heat and moisture when you start to warm up. This jacket is more of a shell and features 14" underarm vents, some of the biggest on the market! Great for letting some cool air in and warm air out on those warmer days! It has fully-taped seams, a helmet-compatible hood, wrist gaskets with thumb loops, features four exterior pockets, and inner pockets.
Quiksilver Men's Raft Insulated Hooded Snow Jacket
10K Waterproofing.
Warmflight insulation - 80g body, 60g sleeves and hood.
Recycled polyester fabric.
Powder skirt.
686 Men's Smarty 3-in-1 Form 2L Insulated Jacket
Layers, layers, layers! That is the key to keeping warm in the mountains. This 686 Men's Smarty 3-in-1 jacket features a removable synthetic puffy layer that can be worn independently of the waterproof and breathable shell allowing you to adapt to the seasons. The waterproof shell is infiniDRY fabric rated at 20k with a DWR coating so it should keep you dry. If it's mid-winter, layer up with both, and then drop the shell for the spring and wear just the puffy!
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.
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!
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.
Helly Hansen Men's Alpha Lifaloft Jacket
HH's HELLY TECH fabric provides waterproofing without sacrificing breathability while the LiftaLoft insulation that lines this jacket will keep you warm without the bulk. It also comes with a detachable powder skirt for those snowy days.
LifaLoft insulation technology means lighter jackets with great insulation!
Helmet compatible hood (also removable for bluebird days)
Removeable powder skirt ensures you stay dry on the inside
Waterproof shell
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