As the Northeast Monsoon or the Amihan weakens, Easterlies are the dominant weather system that is affecting the eastern section of the archipelago. Cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms will prevail in the Bicol region and Eastern Visayas. Meanwhile, generally fair weather with a chance of isolated rain showers and/or thunderstorms is expected here in Metro Manila and the rest of the country.
While conditions are favorable in Manila, you can get some downtime with these two easy getaways:
Pinto Art Museum
For whom: Art enthusiasts
What you can enjoy: Modern and contemporary art exhibits
Where: 1 Sierra Madre St., Grand Heights, Antipolo, Rizal.
When: Tuesday- Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sonya’s Garden
For whom: Nature lovers and those craving a tranquil ambiance
What you can enjoy: a secret garden where you can share the view and the food with your friends and family
Where: Barangay Buck Estate, Alfonso, Cavite. (Near the vicinity of Tagaytay City)
When: Open all day. Check-in usually starts between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Checkout at 12:00 noon. For lunch- 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM; Dinner- 4:30PM- 7:30PM
According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Buddy Javier, the Amihan is now on a break, but will resume tomorrow or this Friday. As of now, the Easterlies are the ones affecting the eastern section of the archipelago. Generally fair weather is expected in the whole country, but isolated rain showers and thunderstorms will be experienced in Eastern Visayas and Bicol region.
And because recent weather conditions are ideal for outdoor activities, here are some unique things you can enjoy in Metro Manila:
Your dream of joining the circus is now within your reach as you’re given a chance to fly though the air. Located at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Flying Trapeze pumps up the adrenaline, while providing a good workout for thrill-seekers.
Tired of the Metro traffic jam? Head on to Intramuros, Manila and join the Bambike Ecotour from 9 am to 6 pm, Tuesday ‘til Sunday.For 2 and a half hours, you get to visit 10 historical locations for a fee that is inclusive of bike and helmet rental, as well as bottled water and entrance fees.
Indulge in a romantic dinner over an hour of bay cruise as the sun goes down. The Manila bay Cruise is perfect for those who want to enjoy a relaxing and romantic atmosphere while feeling like a tourist in your own country. For reservations, just inquire at the SM tickets, or visit to Sun Cruise’ M/V Spirit of Manila, docked beside the Esplanade Seaside Terminal, Seaside Boulevard, SM MOA Complex.
As the Northeast Monsoon or the Amihan continuously weakens, the Easterlies are the dominant weather system affecting the eastern section of the country. Easterlies will be bringing fair weather with isolated rain showers and/or thunderstorms mostly over Eastern Visayas and Caraga.
But then, don’t forget that the Amihan will be back in the coming days according to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Aldczar Aurelio.
Because the Amihan is still the country’s dominant weather system, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be experienced in Batanes, Calayan and the Babuyan Group of Islands. Meanwhile, clear skies with a chance of isolated light rains are expected in Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon. In Visayas and Minadao, generally fair weather is expected, but best to bring umbrellas for there is still a chance of isolated thunderstorms, usually during the afternoon or evening.
According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Aldczar Aurelio, even though the Amihan has been weak the previous days, it might intensify by Thursday. This is because January until February is the peak of the Amihan season, where frost is usually experienced in Benguet. So, better get your jackets and sweaters ready; brace for cold mornings ahead!
The surge of the Northeast Monsoon continues, allowing cold weather to prevail in Luzon in the coming days.
Yesterday,on January 1, temperature in the City of Pines, Baguio, dropped to 14.2 degrees Celsius. According to PAGASA, lower temperatures are expected this January.
The Northeast Monsoon will also dump light rain in Cagayan Valley and isolated light rains in Ilocos and Cordillera.
The Tail End of a Cold Front will bring light to moderate in some parts of Central Luzon, particularly over the provinces of Quirino, Aurora and Quezon.
For Metro Manila and the rest of the country, urban dwellers can continue outdoor activities though localized thunderstorms are still possible within the day.
Watch the full interview with PAGASA weather forecast Samuel Duran.
This 2015, we experienced fewer but enhanced Tropical Cyclones. A deciding factor is the strong El Niño, which continues to prevails throughout the world. But as we welcome the new year, here’s what we can expect, weather-wise.
According to PAGASA, the Amihan or Northeast Monsoon will prevail, bringing cold weather and light rains over Cagayan Valley and the province of Aurora. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will continue to have good weather conditions with chances of isolated light rains. Meanwhile, in Visayas and Mindanao, generally fair weather will be experienced, with possible localized thunderstorms in most parts of the eastern section due to the easterly wave.
For those who are still having their vacation out of town, you can still enjoy sightseeing as there will be NO bagyo on New Year’s Day.
In line with this, an average of 18-21 bagyo will be experienced this 2016. Here’s the lists of names of the possible bagyo.
Because of thesStrong El Niño, we might be experiencing fewer than the normal average number of bagyo. But if there will be more than 25, an auxiliary list from PAGASA will be released.
But until then, let’s welcome New Year’s Day wholeheartedly, as we enjoy the good weather conditions it brings!
According to PAGASA, a significant drop in temperature was recorded yesterday. In Quezon City, the lowest temperature since the start of the Amihan season was at 20 degrees Celsius.
Authorities temporarily closed the Mt. Pulag Adventure Park as freezing (below zero degree Celsius) temperature was recorded on Christmas Day. Mt. Pulag is a popular destination for adventure seekers in between the province of Benguet, Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya.
PAGASA Weather Forecaster Benison Estareja said colder temperatures will continue until the end of 2015. Watch the full interview here:
Today, residents in Eastern Visayas, Davao Region, Caraga and Northern Mindanao are advised against light to moderate rain showers.
In Luzon, Cagayan Valley will have cloudy skies with light rains, while Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have a lower chance of rain showers today.
Moreover, good weather will prevail in the rest of the country.
As we bid goodbye to 2015, PAGASA Weather Forecaster Meno Mendoza says no weather disturbance or Tropical Cyclone is expected to affect the country. On the last Monday of the year, the Northeast Monsoon, locally known as Amihan prevails and continues to affect the extreme Northern Luzon.
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be experienced over the islands of Batanes, Babuyan and Calayan. Pinoys in the rest of the country can finish their errands and preparations for the upcoming New Year’s celebration as generally fair weather is expected. However, isolated thunderstorms may still occur in the latter part of the day so don’t forget to keep your rain gear with you!
Meanwhile, Mendoza added that sea travel for fishing boats and other small seacraft may be risky over the northern seaboard of Northern Luzon. Coastal waters over the rest of the archipelago will have slight to moderate seas.
Aside from isolated light rains, Amihan also triggers colder weather, mostly during the night or early mornings. Here are the lowest temperatures recorded yesterday:
Mendoza explained that temperatures this year are slightly higher that 2014 due to the El Niño phenomenon, which is still solidly in place. El Niño is expected to affect the country until the early part of 2016.
Kanlaon Volcano continues to emit ash
During the past 24 hours, twenty-nine volcanic earthquakes were recorded from Kanlaon Volcano in Negros. Still under Alert Level 1, it spewed ash from the active crater at around 1:29 PM yesterday.
According to the Philippine Institue to Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), traces of light ash fall were experienced in Sitio Guintubdan, Brgy. Ara-al, Brgy. Yubo, and Brgy. La Grania, La Carlota City, Brgy, Cabagnaan, Brgay. Sag-ang, La Castellana, Brgy. Miranda, Hinigaran in Negros Occidental, and the Municipality of Pontevedra in Negros Occidental. It even reached as far as Nueva Valencia in Guimaras.
The public and local government units are reminded to stay away from the 4-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) due to possible sudden and dangerous steam-driven or phreatic eruptions.
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected in Batanes, Calayan and the Babuyan Group of Islands as the Amihan continues to affect extreme Northern Luzon. Meanwhile, clear skies with a chance of rain showers are expected in Metro Manila and the rest of the archipelago as we count down the last 6 days before the year ends.
According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Jorie Loiz, expect cold weather in the whole Luzon as Amihan intensifies. Loiz added that cold winds might affects Visayas as well as Amihan reaches its peak. So be ready with your sweaters and blankets as you sleep in this holiday season!