Smokers are built to be able to handle all types of weather conditions, though they do work better in some types than others. Cold weather requires more heat and longer cooking times. The same goes for windy days. The only weather your smoker can’t contend with is rain. A good cover can protect your smoker from all types of inclement weather when you’re not using it. You can also build some sort of insulated shelter for it if you plan to use it in cold weather.