N.J. weather: Snow predictions from 17 experts as winter storm heads our way

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THURSDAY UPDATE: Up to 6 inches of snow possible for parts of N.J.

Unless you live in a bubble, you already know that a strong coastal storm will be heading toward New Jersey on Thursday. But the big question on everyone's mind is: How much snow are we gonna get?

Well, the answer varies a bit, depending on which weather forecaster you follow. And the answer will likely change a few times today, as different computer guidance models spit out new data and forecasters make adjustments based on the latest storm track, timing and temperature projections.

For now, here are the snow, sleet and rain predictions issued by a wide array of weather experts, from the National Weather Service to AccuWeather and other private weather forecasters, as well as meteorologists from TV stations across New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia.

Although some of the numbers vary, one thing seems certain: It's going to be a nasty day in New Jersey on Thursday, especially from the late afternoon into the night.