Best brands for winter coats & snowpants

What are the best brands out there for super cold weather coats and snowpants? What do you recommend and please tell me the typical winter temps in your area so I can make the comparison.

We have experience with Columbia which we actually have liked a lot. My son has outgrown what he had last winter so looking for whatever options are out there now in outlets/clearance but just not familiar with the other brands.