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Weather Update for Franklin County 3/17/2026

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Good morning, Franklin County! Here’s your local weather update for Chambersburg, PA, to help you plan your day and week ahead:

Franklin County will see a colder and breezy Tuesday, with mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of flurries this morning. High temperatures will reach around 36 degrees, with overnight lows dropping into the mid-20s.

Tomorrow – Wednesday:
Wednesday will stay mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 38 and a low around 29.

7-Day Forecast for Chambersburg:
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, windy, and much colder. High 36, low 26. Slight chance of flurries this morning.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cold. High 38, low 29.
Thursday: Cloudy and not as cold. High 49, low 36.
Friday: Cloudy and milder. High 58, low 42.
Saturday: More clouds than sun. High 61, low 47.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers possible and breezy conditions in the afternoon. High 66, low 37.
Monday: Cooler again with low clouds. High 46, low 25.

What to know:
The main concern today is the colder air and gusty winds, which will make it feel colder outside. There are no major alerts at this time, but it will be a chilly and breezy start to the week.

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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.