Couple's 17-Hour Ordeal Stuck in Winter Storm on Louisiana Highway

Stranded During Winter Storm

• 🚗 Hundreds of motorists were caught in a severe winter storm, leading to a standstill on I-20 in northern Louisiana.
• 👫 Alysa Jones and her fiance Devan Allen were among those trapped, experiencing 17 hours of being stuck.

Coping with the Ordeal

• 📱 To pass the time, the couple watched the animated movie "Shark Tale" on their phone.
• 😴 They managed to get about 4 hours of sleep during the long wait.

Fuel and Freezing Concerns

• ⛽ The couple had enough gas to stay warm in their vehicle.
• ⚠️ They observed other drivers who ran out of gas and had to turn off their cars, facing freezing temperatures.

Escaping the Highway

• 🛣️ At 8:30 AM, they decided to take action and drove onto the highway shoulder to bypass the traffic.
• 🚧 Despite the shoulder being packed with snow, they managed to navigate it for an hour to reach an exit.
• ☀️ They captured video of the sunrise as they finally got off I-20, noting the rough conditions on the car.