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Weather Update for Franklin County 1/26/2026

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)

Expect partly cloudy skies today with temperatures reaching the low to mid-40s. Winds will be light to moderate, and overall conditions will remain calm. No significant weather issues are expected today.

There are no active weather alerts currently in effect for Franklin County.


Tomorrow (Tuesday)

Tuesday will be mostly sunny and cooler, with highs again in the low to mid-40s. Winds will remain light, making for a quiet winter day across the county.


7-Day Forecast Overview

The rest of the week will bring colder temperatures, especially overnight, but mostly dry conditions are expected.

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and colder, highs near 20°, lows near 0°
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs in the upper teens, lows near 0°
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, highs around 20°, lows in the single digits
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, highs in the low 20s
  • Sunday: Continued dry weather with sunshine, highs in the low to mid-20s
  • Monday: Sunny with highs in the low 20s, lows in the teens

What to Know

  • Cold overnight temperatures are expected through the week.
  • Roads should remain dry most days, but icy spots are possible during early mornings.
  • No major winter storms are expected in the immediate forecast, though conditions can change quickly this time of year.

Stay tuned to the Franklin County Free Press for updates as weather conditions develop.

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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.