[AZ-Observing] Arizona weather question

Okay, I've only been living here (Tucson) now for a couple weeks and
I have a simple question about these monsoons.  Does Phoenix also get
these monsoons to the same level as Tucson?  When I look at the
satellite image it looks nearly identical EVERY SINGLE DAY and
usually the clouds appear to stop somewhere between Tucson and
Phoenix.  If this is true then why?  I was thinking that these
monsoons are created by warm moist air coming from Mexico colliding
with the mountains in the southern part of AZ.  Is this correct? 
Does Phoenix not get the monsoons because there are less mountains
around Phoenix (never been there)?  Just curious.  I hate these
clouds at night but these monsoons sure are interesting to watch
during the day (and they cool it down)!

Thanks,
John Teel


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