I think this is a great all weather jacket. I have worn it on the cold, wet snow days and stayed warm and dry and have worn it on days that feel like spring skiing and could easily adjust so I didn't get too warm. I bought it for all the nice extras, pit zips, lift ticket pocket in the sleeve, longer sleeve insets, lots of pockets to keep my stuff organized (hold my lip balm, extra sunscreen, money/credit cards, etc.) This jacket is very comfortable, its light weight and allows freedom of movement. I have had other jackets that are heavier and felt stiff which I didn't care for. I like that the hood zips off because I typically do not wear it when skiing since I have a helmet, but if I wear the jacket after skiing when its snowing it comes in handy to keep my hat/hair dry. The zippers work well, no sticking and easy to zip up/down without taking my gloves off. The zippers are sealed so the inside stuff stays nice and dry. I bought the white with nice colored accents - the accent color is a dark pink/purple, pretty much like the picture and looks great. I am 5'5 and 140lbs and the medium was a perfect fit, falls about mid hip, not too short and not too long or parka like. One thing to note, if you are looking for a jacket that hugs the waist and shows the feminine curves - this may not be what your looking for. It fits much like it looks in the picture. If your looking for a great ski jacket or active outdoor winter jacket, I highly recommend it.