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Weather Update for Franklin County 12/11/2025

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 (Thursday):
We’re looking at mostly sunny skies with a high near 34°F today. Expect a bit of wind from the west with gusts up to around 30 mph, so it’ll feel brisk out there. Tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 24°F. Winds will ease up but still be noticeable early.

Tomorrow (Friday):
Friday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 36°F. As we head into the night, there’s a 30% chance of snow showers before 1 a.m., though any snow will likely be light. Overnight lows will hover near 24°F.


📅 7-Day Forecast Overview

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high ~40°F. Snow shower chances increase late Saturday night, with lows near 21°F and a good chance of light snow accumulation.

Sunday: Cooler with partly sunny skies and a high near 27°F. Night low around 16°F.

Monday: More sunshine at times, high ~30°F, low ~18°F.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high ~36°F, low ~23°F.

Wednesday: Increasing clouds with high near 43°F, low around 32°F.

Thursday (next week): Cloudy with a chance of rain or light rain/snow mix, high ~46°F and low ~36°F.


⚠️ Weather Alerts & Safety Info

  • No active National Weather Service warnings or advisories are currently in effect for Franklin County or Chambersburg.
  • Wind advisories reported on some forecast outlets indicate gusty conditions recently, but nothing active at this time.

Health & Travel Tips:

  • Dress warmly — temperatures stay at or below freezing through the weekend.
  • Watch for slick spots Saturday night into Sunday if snow develops as forecasted.
  • Wind chill matters — gusty winds can make it feel colder than the thermometer shows.

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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.