to stay warm when it gets cold

I'm from the one part of Canada where it doesn't snow. Ok, that's not entirely true. I'm from the one part of Canada were it doesn't snow often, and when it does snow we all hide indoors. My winter is made up of grey clouds, brightly coloured umbrellas and wet socks. This makes me completely unprepared for a proper snow filled, cold nosed, mittened hands, toqued wearing winter. Goal: winter coat. Canadian answer: nobis outerwear.