By: Christian Lagrimas
Photo courtesy of DOST-PAGASA.
Several parts of the country will experience cloudy skies, light rains, and cooler temperatures this weekend due to the effects of the northeast monsoon (amihan) and a shear line, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
In its weather forecast, PAGASA said the amihan will continue to affect the eastern sections of Luzon, bringing overcast skies and light rains to the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Aurora, Quezon, Bicol Region, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon.
Parts of Cagayan Valley, Caraga, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar are also expected to experience cloudy skies with intermittent light rains.
PAGASA weather specialist Daniel Villamil said the strong northeast monsoon will continue to cause lower temperatures, especially during the early morning.
“Because the northeast monsoon is still strong, we should continue to expect low temperatures or minimum temperatures, especially during the early morning,” Villamil said.
Meanwhile, generally fair weather with occasional light rains is expected over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon and the Visayas.
The shear line, on the other hand, will bring overcast skies and scattered rains over parts of Visayas and Mindanao, particularly in Caraga and Davao Regions, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Eastern Samar, Camiguin, and Misamis Oriental.
PAGASA also reported that two low-pressure areas (LPAs) are being monitored, one inside and one outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
The LPA within PAR, formerly Tropical Cyclone “Ada”, was last located about 1,145 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon and is unlikely to develop further.
The second LPA, located around 2,000 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, is also unlikely to intensify into a tropical cyclone.
PAGASA advised the public, especially those in flood- and landslide-prone areas, to remain alert and monitor official weather updates.