Winter Coats/snowpants

We used Lands End until my daughter outgrew the kids line a few years ago. We never had zipper issues or cold kid issues, etc. She wore it from toddlerhood until about age 14.

I also wear Land end stuff. I have one lightweight jacket that is a fleece type material but windproof and warmer and not clingy like fleece gets. I wish they still made them as I would love an updated color (and mine has a few stains on the sleeve). I have had it almost 10 years!

You might want to look at LL Bean or Land's End.
O. of them has free shipping right now--no minimum.

REI
Columbia
NorthFace
LL Bean

We live in Wisconsin so winter here is very long!!! For daily use I usually buy my kids North Face jackets, they hold up well and are very warm. For skiing I always buy Spyder clothing, again they hold up great and are very warm. Spyder jackets and snowpants could be used on a daily basis also we just choose to have two seperate sets because we ski so much.

I've had good luck with Columbia. And we are in Minnesota. I also know a good tailor who will replace zippers for a reasonable price. I've gotten an extra season or two out of a coat that way.

I really like Columbia. They have 3 layer ones w/ the fleece in them. And some are waterproof. They are costly, but if you want good brands you gotta pay :) I actually found a great one just like that at Osh Kosh Outlet too.