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Coats and parkas for real cold.

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Pedestrians bundled in heavy winter coats crossing a snow-covered downtown Chicago street during a snowstorm, the historic Marshall Field and Company building behind them.

What to Wear in Chicago Winter

Flying into Chicago in winter? What to actually wear for lake-driven wind chills, icy L platforms, and overheated buildings, built on NWS Chicago climate data.
Two people in heavy hooded parkas standing in driving snow beside a snow-buried car during a blizzard.

Best Winter Coats for Extreme Cold, 2026

Six winter coats built for genuinely extreme cold, around -20°F and below: verified specs, fill power, RDS-certified down where it exists, and PFAS-free DWR where brands have made the switch.
A small white curly-coated dog in a bright orange padded winter coat bounding through snow, ears flying, bare trees behind.

Best Winter Jackets for Dogs Who Come Along for the Snow Day

Winter jackets for dogs that actually go out in snow: warmth, waterproofing, coverage, and visibility compared across Hurtta, RUFFWEAR, Canada Pooch, Voyagers K9, and WeatherBeeta.