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Weather Update for Franklin County 2/5/2025

Free Press Weather

Good morning, Franklin County! Here’s your latest weather forecast to help you plan your week.

📍 Today (Wednesday, Feb 5)

🌨️ Cloudy and cold with occasional snow flurries
🌡️ High: 34°F | Low: 29°F

📍 Tomorrow (Thursday, Feb 6)

🌧️ Breezy morning with cloudy skies, rain, and a possible thunderstorm early in the day
🌡️ High: 48°F | Low: 36°F

📍 7-Day Outlook

  • Friday, Feb 7: 🌤️ Breezy morning, then partly sunny | High: 46°F | Low: 26°F
  • Saturday, Feb 8: 🌨️ Snow and sleet possible, little to no accumulation | High: 37°F | Low: 30°F
  • Sunday, Feb 9: ☁️ Cloudy and breezy in the morning | High: 43°F | Low: 25°F
  • Monday, Feb 10: 🌞 Sunshine with a few clouds | High: 37°F | Low: 24°F
  • Tuesday, Feb 11: ☁️ Mostly cloudy and colder | High: 29°F | Low: 23°F
  • Wednesday, Feb 12: 🌥️ Considerable cloud cover | High: 32°F | Low: 19°F

⚠️ Winter Weather Advisory ⚠️

❄️ Effective: 10:00 PM Wednesday – 12:00 PM Thursday
🌨️ What to Expect:

  • 1-2 inches of snow/sleet followed by freezing rain and ice
  • Ice accumulation of up to two-tenths of an inch
    🚗 Impact: Slippery roads and hazardous conditions for the Thursday morning commute. Drive cautiously!
    📞 Check road conditions by calling 511.

Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll keep you updated!

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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.