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Weather Update for Franklin County 3/26/2026

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:

It is a warm and breezy day across Franklin County today, with Chambersburg expected to reach around 75 degrees. Skies will feature a mix of clouds and sunshine through the day. Tonight will turn cooler, with temperatures dropping to about 49 degrees.

Tomorrow
Friday brings a noticeable change. Rain is expected at times, especially as the day gets going, and temperatures will be much cooler with a high near 54 degrees. Friday night will turn cold, with a low around 30 degrees.

7-Day Forecast
Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy and breezy, high near 49, low around 31.
Sunday: Pleasant with some sunshine, high near 60, low around 39.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of a shower in the afternoon, high near 66, low around 49.
Tuesday: Breezy with low clouds and a couple of showers possible, high near 71, low around 51.
Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and warm, high near 72, low around 58.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm again, high near 72, low around 52.

There were no active weather alerts listed in the forecast data at the time of this update, but the rain Friday and the colder temperatures Friday night may be worth keeping in mind for travel and outdoor plans.

Runaway Juvenile

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Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

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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.