Story highlights The last time it snowed in Tokyo in November it was 1962

Temperatures dropped massively over-night

Trains were delayed during the morning rush hour

(CNN) Winter arrived early in Tokyo this year as the Japanese capital woke up to snowfall in November for the first time in over five decades.

An unusually cold air mass passing over the city pushed temperature down 10 degrees Celsius overnight -- from an average of 11°C (50°F) to 1°C (34 °F).

The Japan Meteorological Agency said it was the first time snow had fallen in November in central Tokyo since 1962, according to NHK , the country's national broadcaster.

Shrine maidens chat in the snow at the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, near Tokyo. The weather was a challenge for people choosing to wear the traditional kimono.

Surprised city dwellers shared pictures and videos of the rare weather on social media.

Instagram user Chloe Chia filmed her Tokyo window view excited by the unseasonal snow.

It's snowing!!!!!! #snow #雪 #tokyo #japan A video posted by Chloe Chia 謝佩珊 (@chloetale) on Nov 23, 2016 at 3:23pm PST

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