The U.S. northeast braces for a possibly record-setting blizzard bearing down on the region.<br/> <br />Emergency workers prepped for snow removal, with forecasters warning the wintery front could drop as much as two and a half feet of snow on some areas.<br/> <br />Blizzard warnings were in effect from New Jersey through southern Maine, with Boston expected to bear the heaviest blow from the massive storm.<br/> <br />In Waltham, Massachusetts, a flurry of shoppers bought anti-freeze and shovels to battle the wintery onslaught.<br/> <br />The day was expected to begin with light snow, with winds picking up and snow getting much heavier by the afternoon.<br/> <br />More than 2,200 flights have already been cancelled by airlines on Friday and another 500 on Saturday.<br/> <br />Officials urged residents to stay home, but warned of possible power outages and called upon residents to look after elderly neighbours.
