Weather Today – February 18, 2015 | Rain showers in some parts of Luzon

The tail end of a cold front is now affecting the eastern section of Northern Luzon. This is the boundary where cold and warm air meets, resulting to precipitation. In effect, Cagayan Valley will have cloudy skies with the possibility of light to moderate rain showers.

Meanwhile, Metro Manila, Ilocos, Cordillera and Central Luzon will have isolated light rains.

Good weather condition is expected over the rest of the country, aside from the possible occurrence of drizzle.

PAGASA Weather Forecaster Meno Mendoza said there is an LPA (low pressure area) outside PH boundary. This will have no direct effect on PH weather but its cloudiness is extending over Mindanao area.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is being observed today, February 18, 2015, which marks the Lenten season.

Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church. Ash Wednesday is part of the Catholic preparation for Christ’s Resurrection on Eastern Sunday. This is the season of penance, reflection and fasting.