Authorities on Thursday cleared the road to reach 30 Catholic nuns whose Alpine convent was cut from the outside world by heavy snowfall for more than 10 days. But the nuns were staying put at the cloister, saying that they have enough food and fuel. Prioress Sister Laure-Marie said that the nuns had considered leaving but "since the sun returned and the road will be clear again soon, we are very, very grateful we're allowed to remain with God."