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Weather Update for Franklin County 2/6/2025

Free Press Weather

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

Today (Thursday, February 6):

  • Morning: Breezy conditions with periods of rain. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 12:00 PM EST due to mixed precipitation, including sleet and freezing rain. Roads may be slippery, so please exercise caution during your morning commute.
  • Afternoon: Clouds will give way to some sunshine.
  • High: 46°F (8°C)
  • Low: 35°F (2°C)

Tomorrow (Friday, February 7):

  • Conditions: Sunny to partly cloudy and windy.
  • High: 44°F (7°C)
  • Low: 28°F (-2°C)

7-Day Forecast:

Severe Weather: Franklin

Wed, Feb 5, 10:00 PM – Thu, Feb 6, 12:00 PM

Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 12:00 PM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

Currently 33° · Light rain

Chambersburg, PA, United States

Light rain
Breezy this morning with periods of rain, then clouds giving way to some sun this afternoonToday46°35°Breezy this morning with periods of rain, then clouds giving way to some sun this afternoon
Sunny to partly cloudy and windyFriday44°28°Sunny to partly cloudy and windy
Cloudy with snow and sleet at times in the afternoon with little or no accumulationSaturday39°30°Cloudy with snow and sleet at times in the afternoon with little or no accumulation
Partly sunny and windySunday43°25°Partly sunny and windy
CloudyMonday39°27°Cloudy
Cold with snow and flurriesTuesday29°26°Cold with snow and flurries
Considerable cloudinessWednesday32°23°Considerable cloudiness

Severe Weather Alerts: A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon today. Expect mixed precipitation with potential ice accumulations between one-tenth and two-tenths of an inch. Wind gusts up to 25 mph could lead to power outages due to falling tree limbs. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing later today, which should help improve conditions. Please drive carefully and stay updated with local weather reports.

Stay safe and have a great day, Franklin County!

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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.