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Weather Update for Franklin County 2/12/2025

Free Press Weather

Good morning, Franklin County! Here’s your weather update for today, tomorrow, and the upcoming week:

Today (Wednesday, February 12):

  • Morning: Expect considerable cloudiness with occasional snow and flurries. Little to no additional accumulation is anticipated.
  • Afternoon: A bit of ice may develop as temperatures reach a high of 35°F (1°C).
  • Evening: Temperatures will drop to a low of 32°F (0°C).

Tomorrow (Thursday, February 13):

  • Morning: Periods of rain are expected.
  • Afternoon: The rain should taper off, leading to warmer conditions with breaks in the clouds and some sunshine. It will become breezy, with a high around 51°F (10°C).
  • Evening: Temperatures will decrease to a low of 22°F (-6°C).

7-Day Forecast:

Severe Weather: Franklin

Wed, Feb 12, 4:00 PM – Wed, Feb 12, 11:00 PM

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4:00 PM EST until 11:00 PM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

Currently 28° · Snow

Chambersburg, PA, United States

Snow
Considerable cloudiness; snow and flurries at times this morning with little or no additional accumulation followed by a bit of ice this afternoonToday35°32°Considerable cloudiness; snow and flurries at times this morning with little or no additional accumulation followed by a bit of ice this afternoon
Periods of rain in the morning; otherwise, warmer with clouds breaking for some sun, becoming breezy in the afternoonThursday51°22°Periods of rain in the morning; otherwise, warmer with clouds breaking for some sun, becoming breezy in the afternoon
Mostly cloudy and colder; a powerful storm to impact the area this weekend; check AccuWeather oftenFriday38°26°Mostly cloudy and colder; a powerful storm to impact the area this weekend; check AccuWeather often
Periods of sleet and freezing rainSaturday35°32°Periods of sleet and freezing rain
On-and-off snow and rain in the morning; mostly cloudy and milder, turning breezy in the afternoonSunday48°19°On-and-off snow and rain in the morning; mostly cloudy and milder, turning breezy in the afternoon
Partly sunny, windy and very coldMonday26°14°Partly sunny, windy and very cold
Partly sunny and very coldTuesday26°15°Partly sunny and very cold

Weather Alert: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4:00 PM EST until 11:00 PM EST today. Mixed precipitation is expected, with total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan for slippery road conditions, especially during the evening commute. Please slow down and exercise caution while traveling. For the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions, visit 511pa.com.

Stay safe and have a great day!

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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.