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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/22/2026

Free Press Weather

Chambersburg will see sunny skies through the weekend, with chilly nights and frost possible early Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will climb to around 70°F Monday.

Today: Thursday, October 22

Sunny after early morning frost, with a high near 67°F. North winds will be around 3–7 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 41°F.

Tomorrow: Friday, October 23

Sunny, with a high near 63°F and light northeast winds. Temperatures will fall to around 31°F overnight, with patchy frost possible after 1 a.m.

7-Day Forecast

DayForecastHighOvernight Low
Thursday, Oct. 22Morning frost, then sunny67°F41°F
Friday, Oct. 23Sunny; patchy frost overnight63°F31°F
Saturday, Oct. 24Widespread morning frost, then sunny62°F33°F
Sunday, Oct. 25Morning frost, then sunny65°F37°F
Monday, Oct. 26Sunny70°F43°F
Tuesday, Oct. 27Mostly sunny68°F44°F
Wednesday, Oct. 28Mostly cloudy66°FNot yet available

Weather Alerts

No active watches, warnings or advisories were listed for Chambersburg as of 8:05 a.m. Thursday. Frost is forecast for the weekend, with temperatures near or below freezing Friday night. Cover sensitive outdoor plants or bring them indoors.

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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.

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