Some neighborhoods in northwestern New Jersey experienced their first snowfall of the season on Thursday. Much of that snow was in Sussex and Morris counties.

High Point saw 20 inches of snow and Highland Lakes saw a foot. Portions of central and southern New Jersey only saw rain and now snow at all.

After early afternoon flurries, rain returned in Morristown Thursday evening. The taste of winter was more than enough for some who stepped away from work to get lunch near the Morristown Green.

Andre Spruell was dressed for success - not a snowstorm - as he tried to protect himself with an umbrella.

“I wish I would’ve brought out my North Face puffer today. I didn’t realize it would be this cold,” he said.

Spruell is looking forward to a change in weather after the blue skies and dry weather that dominated October and November.

“We got spoiled with having really nice weather for most of this month. But for New Jerseyans we know this is typical for this time of year,” he said.

Others were also pleased to see the snow that they expected to experience in October. Jobeny Brito works outside every day so he was prepared with layers for the nearly freezing temperatures.

He says he is also looking forward to November snow.

“I have a 3-year-old. Once he sees it - the snow - I’ll have to go outside and play snowman with him,” Brito says.

Further to the north and west, News 12 found the weather could change in a matter of miles and elevation.

There were snow plows on standby in Dover, where conditions were fairly mild. Light snow, and a wet pavement along Route 46.

But after driving only two and a half miles, north to Mine Hill, News 12 found snow-covered lawns and roofs. Pumpkins on porches and patio furniture were all covered in snow, making for a very different experience from one neighborhood to the next.