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Weather Update for Franklin County 1/6/2025

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Good morning, Franklin County residents! Here’s your weather update for today, Monday, January 6, 2025, along with the forecast for the upcoming week:

Current Conditions:

  • Weather: Light snow
  • Temperature: 21°F (-6°C)

Today’s Forecast:

  • High: 27°F (-3°C)
  • Low: 17°F (-8°C)
  • Details: Expect low clouds and cold temperatures with snow, mainly in the early part of the day. An additional 1 to 2 inches (3-6 cm) of snow accumulation is anticipated, making streets and sidewalks snow-packed and slippery.

Tomorrow’s Forecast (Tuesday, January 7):

  • High: 31°F (0°C)
  • Low: 20°F (-7°C)
  • Details: Mostly cloudy and windy conditions throughout the day.

7-Day Outlook:

Severe Weather: Franklin

Mon, Jan 6, 12:00 AM – Tue, Jan 7, 12:00 AM

Winter Storm Warning in effect until Tuesday, 12:00 AM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

Currently 21° · Light snow

Low clouds and cold with snow, mainly early, accumulating an additional 3-6 cm; streets and sidewalks will be snow-packed and slipperyToday27°17°Low clouds and cold with snow, mainly early, accumulating an additional 3-6 cm; streets and sidewalks will be snow-packed and slippery
Mostly cloudy and windyTuesday31°20°Mostly cloudy and windy
Mostly cloudy and windyWednesday30°14°Mostly cloudy and windy
Low clouds breaking for some sun and windyThursday29°15°Low clouds breaking for some sun and windy
Sun through high cloudsFriday31°20°Sun through high clouds
A little snowSaturday28°22°A little snow
Cloudy most of the timeSunday32°15°Cloudy most of the time

Severe Weather Alert: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until midnight tonight.

  • What: Heavy snow with additional accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.
  • Impacts: Slippery road conditions could affect both morning and evening commutes.
  • Additional Details: Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour are possible before 8 AM, especially near and south of US Route 30.

Stay safe and warm, and keep an eye on local updates for any changes in weather conditions.

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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.