Milder temperatures ahead _ 020818

Good afternoon,... we can expect to have much more bearable temperatures with a high of 1 degree Celsius in Seoul, Daejeon will make it to 4 degrees under mostly sunny skies.

Even milder temperatures are on the cards for Friday but another brief cold snap is in store on Sunday and Monday.

As for the weather outlook in PyeongChang, the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics, we will see the chill easing up this afternoon and readings will also be generous for the opening ceremony on Friday,... but you will still need to dress warmly if you have a ticket.

The nation is on high alert for Norovirus, a common and highly contagious winter food-borne illness. Apply soap to every nook and cranny of your hands and rinse them well, and keep your hands away from your face while keeping infected family members away from others.

With that, let's take a look at the international weather for viewers around the world.

While a milder weather pattern is on the way for much of the peninsula starting this afternoon, bitter cold continues to grip much of North Korea.

As for the rest of Asia, some good news for those watching in Japan, Tokyo and many parts of the country should prepare for the early arrival of the cherry blossom season, according to a forecast that says winter's grip may loosen earlier than usual this year.

Meanwhile, brace for strong winds if you are in Sydney,... and the city will see more clouds as the day goes on.

Heading to North America, snow continues to fall in much of New England and New York on Wednesday but the skies be clear on Thursday.

As for South America, Bogota will have another rainy day but be aware of big temperature differences between lows and highs.

Taking you to Europe,.. those of you in Moscow will continue to be in the grip of a severe cold wave, be extra careful.

Lastly to Africa, Algiers will have sunny skies back, but readings will be as cool as Wednesday.