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Weather Update for Franklin County 1/19/2026

Free Press Weather

Good morning, Franklin County! Here’s your local weather update for Chambersburg, PA, to help you plan your day and week ahead:

Today (Monday)

Franklin County will see mostly cloudy skies today with occasional breaks of sunshine. It will be breezy at times, especially this morning and early afternoon.

  • High: Around 40–43°F
  • Low tonight: Around 28–30°F
  • Wind: Gusty at times

There are no active weather alerts at this time, but the wind may make it feel cooler, so dressing in layers is recommended.


☀️ Tuesday

Tuesday will be much colder but sunnier, with clear skies expected throughout the day.

  • High: Near 22°F
  • Low: Around 10°F

Temperatures will feel bitterly cold, especially in the morning and evening hours.


🌤️ 7-Day Forecast

Wednesday:
Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-30s and lows in the 20s.

Thursday:
Partly cloudy with temperatures climbing into the upper 30s to low 40s.

Friday:
Cooler with mostly cloudy skies. Highs near the low 30s.

Saturday:
Very cold conditions. Highs only in the teens with overnight lows dropping into the single digits.

Sunday:
Continued cold with partly cloudy skies. Highs in the mid-teens.

Monday:
Slight warming trend begins with highs reaching the mid-20s.

Tuesday:
A mix of sun and clouds with highs near the low 30s.


⚠️ Weather Notes

  • No severe weather alerts are currently in effect for Franklin County.
  • The coldest weather of the week is expected over the weekend. Residents should limit prolonged time outdoors and ensure pets, pipes, and vehicles are protected from the cold.

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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.