Originally Posted by
buffalo_cody
I'm in Buffalo, and last winter I just ended up using my rain coat (lower end, unlined, Columbia) as my winter jacket, usually layered with a t-shirt, thermal, and wool sweater. It worked great, and I'll probably do the same this year. The base layers, and sweater kept me warm, and the jacket was enough to keep the wind/snow out.
All the above: except, substitute J&G rain jacket, for lower end, unlined,Columbia jacket.