MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau declared the start of the northeast monsoon, commonly known as the amihan season, on Tuesday, November 19. For many, the cold winds of the amihan season show that Christmas is truly around the corner. The amihan winds typically come from a stronger high pressure area in Siberia.

Cooler weather is now expected across the country as the state weather bureau announced the onset of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” on Tuesday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,