Meteorologist Britta Merwin

Friday afternoons are very special here at NBC Weather Plus. During the summer our favorite friend Mr. Softie comes to MSNBC with tasty treats for all. Many people have fond childhood memories of hearing the ice cream man’s music from down the street. After a brisk run to catch the famous white truck, the cool and sweet treat is a well-deserved break from the intense summer heat or the intense work of tracking storms!

Today’s ice cream Friday got Meteorologist Samantha Davies and Meteorologist Britta Merwin thinking, what is the best ice cream forecast? Hot and humid days, like today for many in the northeast, is perfect for ice cream but as Samantha points out any forecast is good for a wonderful ice cream break!