REI

I like the North Face Denali.

Anything Gore-Tex.

Go to REI and pick their brains. I've gotten great stuff from them.

The REI brand has always served me well -- but I've gotten North Face a time or two when I had to. (Like my tent where NF was the only one who made one long enough.)

Try the <a href="www.dutchharborgear.com/...parka.aspx">Sol" rel="nofollow">www.dutchharborgear.com/...parka.aspx">Sol">www.dutchharborgear.com/...parka.aspx">Sol" rel="nofollow">www.dutchharborgear.com/...parka.aspx">Sol Duc Parka by Dutch Harbor Gear</a>. Most of the winter there, you're going to be more concerned about staying dry on your way to the bus stop instead of worrying about freezing. This coat should serve you well. Plus, you'll be supporting a small company just south of Seattle.