Washington DC schools and federal offices were still closed Tuesday following weekend blizzard that left about 48 people dead and thousands without powerThe historic snowstorm that hit the east coast last weekend, affecting more than 80 million people, left behind more than just snowbanks and slush.At least 48 people reportedly died during the severe blizzard, which caused 11 governors to declare states of emergency in their respective states, while a quarter of a million people lost power and hundreds of car accidents were reported.