Hi. I do independent contract work in the pacific northwest. Winter is coming up, and I save a lot of money by using my bike instead of my car for most of my jobs.
I'm no stranger to cycling in the cold and wet. But last winter I used this big heavy bulky high-vis jacket and some waterproof+windproof pant covers over my outfit. It worked well enough but I want to really upgrade this winter. I had a hard time with commutes over an hour. Sometimes it was wet, but not cold, and I'd sweat, which also sucked.

So I'm seeking suggestions, I would love a nice upper body cover that was lightweight enough to not slow me down too much (I know, rolling resistance is more important than weight) but not so light that it doesn't last a long time. Pockets are a must, windproof+rainproof+breathability are a must, huge bonus if it fits in a backpack but not a necessity.

Also, gloves. I had a hard time with gloves, I'd find a pair I thought was good but in the end they'd soak up water after an hour. Or gloves I couldn't do things with, like operate a zipper or something.