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Weather Update for Franklin County 1/16/2025

Free Press Weather

Good morning, Franklin County residents! Here’s your weather update for Chambersburg and the surrounding areas:

Today: Thursday, January 16

Expect cloudy skies with light snow likely, mainly between noon and 4 PM. High temperatures will be around 29°F (-2°C), with south winds at 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%, with new snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

Snow is likely before 7 PM, then mostly cloudy, gradually becoming mostly clear, with lows around 23°F (-5°C). West winds will be 3 to 6 mph, with a 60% chance of precipitation and new snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Tomorrow: Friday, January 17

Look forward to mostly sunny skies with highs near 37°F (3°C). West winds will be 5 to 8 mph. Friday night will bring increasing clouds with lows around 26°F (-3°C). Calm winds becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.

7-Day Forecast

Currently 20° · Light snow

Chambersburg, PA, United States

Cloudy with a couple of snow showers this afternoon; watch for slippery spotsToday29°26°Cloudy with a couple of snow showers this afternoon; watch for slippery spots
Not as cold; low clouds in the morning followed by clouds giving way to some sunFriday39°27°Not as cold; low clouds in the morning followed by clouds giving way to some sun
Cloudy with a little rain at times; watch for ice early in the daySaturday39°26°Cloudy with a little rain at times; watch for ice early in the day
Mostly cloudy with a little snow at times in the afternoon; there is the potential for accumulating snow and slippery travelSunday29°13°Mostly cloudy with a little snow at times in the afternoon; there is the potential for accumulating snow and slippery travel
Brisk and very cold with intervals of clouds and sunshineMonday18°3°Brisk and very cold with intervals of clouds and sunshine
Breezy in the morning; otherwise, mostly sunny and frigidTuesday12°1°Breezy in the morning; otherwise, mostly sunny and frigid
Plenty of sun, but very coldWednesday16°9°Plenty of sun, but very cold

Alerts

As of now, there are no active weather advisories or warnings for Chambersburg. However, please stay tuned to local weather updates, as conditions can change.

Stay warm and safe, and have a great day!

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Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.