State weather bureau PAGASA warns of colder temperatures and a possible cold surge in parts of the Philippines as the northeast monsoon, or amihan, has reached its peak.

PAGASA said temperatures in mountainous areas such as Benguet could drop to as low as 6 to 7 degrees Celsius, while residents in lowland areas are also expected to feel colder conditions in the early mornings.

In Dagupan City, PAGASA recorded the lowest temperature of the season at 20 degrees Celsius over the weekend. The agency said minimum temperatures could still fall to 19 degrees Celsius in the coming days and into early February 2026.

Chief Meteorologist Engr. Jose Estrada Jr. of the PAGASA Dagupan Station said cooler weather may continue as the monsoon strengthens.

“There is a possibility kasi nag e-enhance pa lang ang Amihan kaya talagang bababa pa, in case na hindi bababa mag steady ‘yan sa 20 degree Celsius,” Estrada said.

PAGASA advised the public to wear jackets or sweaters to cope with the cold and to drink warm beverages or soup to help maintain body temperature.

Meanwhile, PAGASA said sea conditions in Pangasinan have started to normalize, allowing fishermen to resume operations after nearly two months of limited fishing due to strong waves.

“May mga nahuhuli na kami, kahit pakonti-konti, pero mas okay na ngayon,” Enzo Paras, a fisherman, said.

Another fisherman, Sotero Paras, hopes that conditions would continue to improve in the coming months.

“Pagdating ng March dire-diretso na ‘yan, wala na kasing alon na maglalakas,” he said.

PAGASA said there are no gale warnings raised along the coast of Pangasinan as of January 26, and expects calmer marine conditions to persist in the next few months.