While the snow piled up in Teller County and Northern El Paso County it was a much different story in some places of the city that barely even saw any snow.

In downtown Colorado Springs only a few traces of snow remained Thursday night, but just a few miles to the north it was a much different story.

"I was unprepared for it," said Craig Obergfell.

In Briargate roads drivers spent the evening battling blowing snow and messy roads.

"If you go slow you can make it, you have to be careful that's for sure," Obergfell said.

The wind was relentless all day long making travel treacherous on many roads in Northern and Eastern El Paso County. Highway 24 east from Calhan to Limon shut-down. Fed Ex driver Jason Tongate was one of many who hit the roadblock.

"I was attempting to deliver. I got out to Calhan and they said it was blocked off heading out east and my entire route is out east, so I had no choice but to turn around and go back," Tongate said.

It was an early blast of winter that came with mixed reviews.

"This is great, I'm loving the snow," said Rich Bartholomew.

"It's a little cold and snowy for October," said Obergfell.

The city of Colorado Springs is still on accident alert. That means if you've been in an accident and there are no injuries and drugs and alcohol aren't involved you have 72 hours to file a report.